Title
Resolution Ratifying the Submission by the Interim City Attorney to the Circuit Court of the City of Hampton of a Petition Requesting that a Special Election be Ordered to Fill a Vacancy in the Office of the City Council Member Resulting from the Resignation of Vice Mayor James "Jimmy" A. Gray, Jr.
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Vice Mayor James ("Jimmy") A. Gray, Jr. was duly elected on November 8, 2022, to serve a third term on the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, with a four-year term beginning on January 1, 2023 and continuing until December 31, 2026. Due to Vice Mayor Gray's decision to run as a candidate for Mayor in the next general election on November 5, 2024, and pursuant to the Charter of the City of Hampton, Virginia, section 3.01:2, on May 29, 2024, Vice Mayor Gray tendered his written resignation from his position on City Council with an effective date of December 31, 2024. Pursuant to section 24.2-226 of the Code of Virginia, the City Council of the City of Hampton, upon receipt of written notification of his resignation, may immediately petition the Circuit Court to issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy. City Council is being asked to authorize the City Attorney to file the petition in Circuit Court on behalf of the City Council requesting that the special election to fill the vacancy created by Vice Mayor Gray's resignation be held on the same day as the next general election, November 5, 2024. Accordingly, the Interim City Attorney filed the petition in the Circuit Court on behalf of the City Council on May 31, 2024. City Council is being asked to ratify the Interim City Attorney's submission of the petition and to authorize future acts as may be necessary to accomplish holding of a special election on November 5, 2024.
Recommendation:
Rec
It is recommended that Council approve this resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, Vice Mayor James ("Jimmy") A. Gray, Jr. was duly elected to the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virg...
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