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City council approves charter amendment ordinance to call April 7, 2026 election on vacancy appointments

Nixa City Council ยท October 27, 2025

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Summary

On Oct. 27 the Nixa City Council adopted Council Bill 2025-33 on second reading, calling an April 7, 2026 election to submit a proposed amendment to section 3.6 of the city charter that would allow the council to appoint a person to fill a vacancy until the next regular municipal election.

The Nixa City Council voted on Oct. 27 to adopt Council Bill 2025-33 on second reading, calling an April 7, 2026 election on a proposed amendment to section 3.6 of the city charter.

City Attorney Nick Woodman told council the amendment would, if approved by voters, permit the council to appoint someone to serve until the next regular municipal election when the successor would be elected to serve the remainder of the term. Staff recommended approval and the council approved the ordinance by roll-call vote.

Councilmember Aaron Peterson made the motion to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Jay Ortiz seconded. Roll call recorded affirmative votes from Kelly Morris, Jay Ortiz, Aaron Peterson, John Lucas and Darren Bass. The mayor declared the bill approved.