'Logical Choice': 70 Letters to council recommend 2018 runner-up for Ward 13 vacancy
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Politicians will begin debating how to fill the Ward 13 vacancy at Tuesday's London City Corporate Services Committee Meeting.
Politicians will begin debating how to fill the Ward 13 vacancy at Tuesday's London City Corporate Services Committee (CSC) Meeting.
City council declared the seat vacant when Councillor Arielle Kayabaga was elected as the Liberal Member of Parliament for London West in the recent federal election.
"I am expecting diverse views tomorrow we have several options before us," says Ward 12 councillor Elizabeth Peloza who is a member of the CSC.
The options under the Municipal Act state council can hold a by-election or make an appointment for a year-long term.
"Given the timing of the regular Municipal Election to be held on Oct. 24, 2022, the process, resources and costs to carry out a by-election, the City Clerk recommends Municipal Council undertake the appointment process to fill the Office of Ward 13 vacancy, rather than requiring that a by-election be held," Cathy Saunders, London city clerk wrote in a report.
Peloza says she expects all of council to show up and give their input, even though only five councillors (Peloza, Josh Morgan, Ed Holder, Michael Van Holst and Maureen Cassidy) have votes.
"This council has had a lot of eight-seven split votes so it's about recognizing the importance of making sure the residents feel heard and find the best process to go forward," says Peloza.
