Summary
With Tiffany Ackley the only qualified candidate, the council appointed her and canceled the District 4 contest from the November 3 ballot, saving about $17,000 in election costs. Ackley abstained on her own appointment.
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $17,000 in avoided election costs for the November 3, 2026 election.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers save the election cost; Ackley continues in office without a campaign.
⚠️Who could be affected
Voters in District 4 lose the chance to choose between candidates for the seat.
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