Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 1.A
Meeting Date: January 7, 2026
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Appointment to fill the Vacant District Three City Council Seat RECOMMENDATION:
To review the Letters of Interest submitted by candidates who would like to be considered for the appointment to the vacant District Three City Council seat and make an appointment.
BACKGROUND:
The unfortunate passing of Councilmember Mark Carnevale has opened a vacancy of the District Three Council seat. The City Charter and State Law require City Council action to fill the vacated seat. During the City Council meeting on December 10, 2025, staff outlined the options available to the City Council to fill the vacant seat. After receiving public comments and discussion amongst the City Council members, the Council took action to proceed with a process to fill the vacancy through the appointment process. Interested candidates were invited to make their interest known by submitting a letter of interest no later than December 29, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. Those interested must be 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and reside and are registered to vote in District Three.
DISCUSSION:
Twelve (12) individuals submitted the required letter of interest prior to the deadline of December 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. and meet the requirements as outlined, their letters are attached for your review. Below you will find the list of interested individuals:
Daniel H. Brumer
Stephen Burchard
Joe Camareno
Jason Clauson
Ava Dupree-Holmes
Teresa Garay
Colby Gregory
Christina Gordon
Sunshine Herrera
Raymond Manriquez
Jennifer Novak
Albert Ruiz
Council will have the opportunity to speak to each interested individual that submitted a letter, hear testimony from the public, discuss amongst themselves, and make an appointment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Not applicable
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter of Interest - Daniel H. Brumer
2. Letter of Interest - Stephen Burchard
3. Letter of Interest - Joe Camareno
4. Letter of Interest - Jason Clauson
5. Letter of Interest - Ava Dupree-Holmes
6. Letter of Interest - Teresa Garay
7. Letter of Interest - Colby Gregory
8. Letter of Interest - Christina Gordon
9. Letter of Interest - Sunshine Herrera
10.Letter of Interest - Raymond Manriquez
11.Letter of Interest - Jennifer Novak
12.Letter of Interest - Alberto Ruiz