Local Elections In Dana Point Canceled Due To Unchallenged Candidates

DANA POINT, CA — The Dana Point City Council election on Nov. 8 was canceled by city officials after all three candidates were set to run unchallenged in their respective districts, the Dana Point Times reported.

The decision to cancel the election was made during a special city council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, in which the current council appointed incumbent Councilmember Jamey Federico, Planning Commission Chairperson John Gabbard and Matthew Pagano, chief financial officer of Pan-Pacific Mechanical, to the open seats.

According to the report, in situations where candidates are running unchallenged, California Elections Code allows a city council to hold a vote to appoint eligible candidates to open seats.

With the canceled election, Dana Point is estimated to save between $30,516 and $37,339 in election-related expenses this fall, the report said.

To read more about Dana Point's recently-appointed City Council members, view the full article on the Dana Point Times.