LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – The Lafayette City Council is accepting applications to fill a mid-term vacancy created by the resignation of Councilmember Gina Dawson, who stepped down for family reasons effective June 1.
Key dates and details
- Application deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. (no postmarks accepted)
- Who may apply: Registered voters who live within Lafayette city limits
- How to apply: Complete the form at lovelafayette.org/council-vacancy and submit it by email, mail, or in person to the City Clerk
- Interview dates: Tuesday, July 15, and, if needed, Wednesday, July 16
- Appointment deadline: The Council must select a new member by July 30, 2025
- Term of service: The appointee will serve until the November 2026 municipal election
Dawson, elected in 2020 and a past mayor, said family considerations prompted her decision.
She said, “This decision was at once an easy one to make, because family will always come first for me, but also a hard decision, as it has been a great privilege and experience to have served the residents of Lafayette since first elected in 2020. I am very grateful, and honored, to have worked with this Council, our dedicated city staff, the many passionate and considerate volunteers for the City, our wonderful business and school communities, and other organizations and individuals who work to make, and continually improve upon, the quality of life and community that Lafayette enjoys.”
The City will promote the opening through its usual communication channels. For more information, visit lovelafayette.org/council-vacancy or contact the City Clerk’s office at (925) 284-1968.
