# City of Flagstaff Special Council Meeting - September 28, 2026


**Body:** City of Flagstaff
**Date:** September 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles


The City of Flagstaff held a special council meeting on September 28, 2026, primarily to address the resignation of Council Member Anthony Garcia and the subsequent process for filling the resulting council vacancy. The council discussed the legal timing requirements for appointing a replacement within 31 days of the resignation and debated whether to delay the appointment until after the upcoming November election. The council reviewed past vacancy appointment procedures, which included an application and interview process, and considered options for the application period length, public comment procedures, and whether candidates running in the November election should be eligible to apply. The council ultimately directed a one-week application period ending October 12, 2026, to exclude candidates running in the November election, and agreed to hold special meetings and executive sessions for applicant introductions and interviews. The city clerk was tasked with organizing the process and scheduling meetings accordingly.

**Source:** City of Flagstaff