Agenda Item: 4(a)
Prepared By: Joan Taylor, City Clerk
Business: Discussion
Department: Executive
Subject:
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Selection of Candidate to Fill the City Council Vacancy - Joan Taylor, City Clerk
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BACKGROUND:
On May 16, 2024, Councilor Greg Folley announced his resignation from the Marco Island City Council effective November 5, 2024.
Section 3.05(3) of the City Charter provides the following process for filling a council vacancy: "If the remainder of the unexpired term is 28 months or less, the remaining Council Members shall, within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of such vacancy, by majority vote of the Council Members, appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term."
During November 18, 2024, City Council meeting, Council members agreed to fill the vacancy through an application process which included interviews by Council members with a vote for appointment. Applications were accepted from November 6-22, 2024.
At a Special City Council meeting on December 2, 2024, Councilors selected four finalists: Daniel Bryant, David Leaser, Martin Winter, and Teri Sommerfeld. During the month of December, Councilors interviewed the four finalists.
On January 6, 2025, Councilors made nominations among the finalists to fill the vacant position. None of the finalists received a majority vote and therefore, the vacancy was not filled.
At today's Special Called Meeting, Council members will discuss their recommendations for the candidate selection process and appoint the candidate.
Applications and resumes from all the interested candidates have been included for Council's review (the two candidates who had previously withdrawn their applications continue to not be included). Listed in alphabetical order by first name are the applicants and their resumes are attached:
Anthony Costantino
Joseph Carosia
Ryan Sullivan
Bryan Johnson
Kristy Strickland
Sheelah Yawitz
Chris Ricci
Mario Curiale
Teri Sommerfeld *
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