RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERCED, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING THE DISTRICT TWO CITY
COUNCIL SEAT VACANT
WHEREAS, Councilman Ronnie DeAnda was duly elected to the District Two City Council Seat on December 5, 2022; and, WHEREAS, following dedicated and consistent public service, Councilmember DeAnda submitted a written letter of resignation to the City Clerk, specifying that his resignation shall be effective October 31, 2025; and, WHEREAS, the City of Merced with a sincere appreciation for the public service provided , accepts the resignation of Councilman Ronnie DeAnda; and ,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City of Merced City Charter Section 403(C), a vacancy in the office of a City Councilmember, from whatever cause arising, shall be filled by appointment by the City Council from qualified electors in the City, and the appointee shall hold office until the first Tuesday following the next general municipal election and until his/her successor is elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, in the event the City Council shall fail to fill a vacancy of a City Councilmember by appointment within thirty (30) days after such office shall have been declared vacant, the City Council shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill the vacancy.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERCED DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby accepts the resignation of Councilmember Ronnie DeAnda, effective October 31, 2025, with appreciation for his service and commitment to the City of Merced.
X:\Resolutions\2025 \City Clerk\District Two Vacancy.docx SECTION 2. That pursuant to Section 403(C) of the City Charter, the City Council hereby declares that the District Two City Council seat shall be deemed vacant as of November 3, 2025.
SECTION 3. That the City Council shall proceed to fill the vacancy in accordance with Section 403(C) of the City Charter, either by appointment within thirty (30) days after this declaration or, if no appointment is made within that time , by calling an election to fill the vacancy.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Merced at a regular meeting held on the __ day of _____ 2025, by the following vote:
A YES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members :
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
APPROVED:
MATTHEW SERRATTO, MAYOR
Mayor
X:\Resolutions\2025\City Clerk\District Two Vacancy.docx 2 ATTEST:
D. SCOTT MCBRIDE, CITY CLERK
BY:
Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CRAIG J. CORNWELL, CITY ATTORNEY
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