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Recent election coverage from The Sidekick network, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.
The proposal would send some midterm vacancies in six elected county offices to election if the next regular vote is within a year, or else use open recruitment and board appointments.
The June 16 agenda includes water and wastewater bond items, next-year budget and fee hearings, and November election resolutions.
The council gave first reading to an ordinance and adopted a resolution to send the measure to voters in the Nov. 3, 2026 general municipal election.
City staff said Fortuna faces a structural general fund deficit and more than $1.9 million in lost purchasing power, while polling showed the tax proposal could clear a majority with more information but remains vulnerable to opposition messaging.