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City clerk position — elected to appointed

Fairfield

Summary

City Clerk Karen Rees announced she won't run again in 2028 and asked the council to put a measure on the November 2026 ballot making the clerk position appointed rather than elected.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Converting to an appointed clerk could save on election costs, per the clerk's recommendation.

✅Who benefits

Taxpayers could save election costs; the city could recruit professionally qualified candidates.

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