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Posted on: March 16, 2023

[ARCHIVED] City Council District 4 Appointment Timeline - UPDATED 3/30

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UPDATE: March 30

At the special meeting on March 29, 2023, held at the Loel Senior Center, the City Council interviewed four candidates for the District 4 vacancy. After more than 3 hours of interviews, Council deliberation, and public comment, the City Council voted 3-1 to confirm the appointment of Ramon Yepez to the District 4 seat. Councilmember Nakanishi was the sole no vote. 
"I'm excited to get to work representing my community and serving the citizens of District 4," said the newly appointed Councilmember. With his appointment, Mr. Yepez becomes the first Latino member of the Lodi City Council in its 117-year history.


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UPDATE: March 27 

The City Clerk verified voter registration of all eligible applicants for the City Council District 4 vacancy. 

The applicants are: 
  • Alexander Aliferis
  • Diego Maldonado
  • JoAnne L. Mounce
  • Ramon Yepez
On Wednesday, March 29 at 7 pm the City Council will hold a special meeting at the LOEL Senior Center to interview candidates, hear public comment, discuss candidates, and possibly appoint the District 4 Council Member. If more time for discussion is needed by Council, they will continue and appoint at the Regular City Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30 pm at Carnegie Forum.


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At a special meeting, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, held in Lodi City Council District 4 at the LOEL Center, the Lodi City Council approved the application and timeline for appointment to the vacant City Council District 4 seat.  The timeline is as follows:

Friday, March 17, no later than 5:00 p.m. 

Staff shall post the Council approved candidate application form and dates for upcoming meetings to the City website and release a press release regarding the same.

Applications can be completed online and can be found on the City’s webpage www.lodi.gov.  The application link will be a banner across the top of the home page for the duration of the open application period.

Friday, March 24, no later than 5:00 p.m. 

Last day to submit candidate applications to the City Clerk via the online portal. 

City Clerk will forward all applications received by March 24th at 5:00 p.m. to members of the City Council for review.

Monday, March 27 

City Clerk will contact the San Joaquin Registrar of Voters to verify voter registration. Information will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the March 29th special meeting. 

Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. Special Meeting – LOEL Senior Center 

City Council to interview candidates, hear public comment, discuss candidates, and appoint the District 4 Council Member. If appointed at this meeting, the District 4 Council Member will be sworn in by City Clerk. 

Wednesday, April 5 at 5:30pm – Carnegie Forum 

If needed, continue discussion and appoint District 4 Council Member. If appointed at this meeting, the District 4 Council Member will be sworn in by City Clerk.

If you have questions about the process, or if you are an interested candidate for the vacant seat, contact the City Clerk at 209-333-6702 or email questions to CityClerk@lodi.gov. 

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En una reunión especial que se celebró  el martes 14 de marzo de 2023 en el Distrito 4 del Concejo Municipal de Lodi, la cual se llevó a cabo en el Loel Center, el Concejo Municipal de Lodi aprobó la solicitud y el cronograma para el nombramiento al puesto vacante que existe en el Distrito 4 del Concejo Municipal.  La cronología es la siguiente:

Viernes, 17 de Marzo  antes de las 5:00 p.m.

En el sitio web de la Ciudad, el personal publicará la solicitud para postulantes, la  cual fue aprobada por el Concejo Municipal, así como las fechas de las próximas reuniones y emitirá un comunicado de prensa al respecto.  Las solicitudes se pueden encontrar en la página web de la ciudad www.lodi.gov   y se pueden llenar  por línea. El enlace o el vínculo a la solicitud será un banner o letrero en la parte superior de la página de inicio, el cual estará disponible durante el plazo disponible para presentar las aplicaciones.

Viernes, 24 de Marzo antes de las 5:00p.m.

Último día para que los candidatos puedan presentar sus solicitudes  a la Secretaria Municipal a través del sitio web.

La Actuaria Municipal le enviará todas las solicitudes recibidas a no más tardar del 24 de marzo antes de las 5:00 p.m. a los miembros del Concejo Municipal para su revisión. 

Lunes, 27 de Marzo 

La Actuaria Municipal se comunicará con el Registro Electoral de San Joaquín para verificar el estado de inscripción de los postulantes. La información le será enviada al Concejo Municipal antes de la junta especial que se llevara a cabo el  29 de marzo.

 Miércoles, 29 de Marzo a las 7:00 p.m.   Junta Especial – LOEL Senior Center 

El Concejo Municipal entrevistará a los candidatos, escuchará los comentarios del público, debatirá sobre los postulantes y nombrará al Concejal del Distrito 4.   Si se nombra en esta reunión, el Concejal del Distrito 4 prestará juramento ante el Secretario Municipal.

Miércoles,  5 de Abril a las 5:30 p.m. – Carnegie Fórum 

Si es necesario, se continúa  la conversación y se nombrara al Concejal del Distrito 4. Si se nombra en esta reunión, el Concejal del Distrito 4 prestará juramento ante el Secretario Municipal.

Si tiene preguntas sobre el proceso, o si tiene un postulante interesado en la plaza vacante, por favor comuníquese con la Actuaria Municipal al 209-333-6702 o puede enviar sus preguntas por correo electrónico  a CityClerk@lodi.gov.   

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