# October 2, 2026 City Council Special Meeting

The City of Montrose City Council held a special meeting on October 2, 2026, to discuss how to fill the vacant District 4 council seat before the charter’s October 7 deadline. The city attorney explained that if the council could not appoint someone within the deadline, it would need to order a special election. Councilor Reed proposed that At-Large Councilor Adam Wooden resign and be considered for appointment to District 4, then reopen applications for the resulting at-large vacancy to residents citywide. The attorney said the approach was legally available and cited a prior council precedent; existing District 4 applicants could remain under consideration.

No appointment or other formal vote was taken. Council members generally supported proceeding with the proposal for consideration at the next meeting, subject to Wooden’s resignation and confirmation of procedural details. Staff planned to cancel the scheduled work session, notify District 4 applicants about the revised process, and prepare to reopen at-large applications if the appointment proceeds. The council also discussed scheduling midcycle evaluations for the city attorney. No procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Sources
- [October 2, 2026 City Council Special Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzXRiZD_caI) - City of Montrose