​Lafayette City Council Announces Vacancy

LAFAYETTE, CA — The Lafayette City Council at its meeting Monday announced an upcoming vacancy and laid out the process for filling the vacancy.

On Dec. 15, Councilmember Teresa Gerringer announced her plan to resign from the Council effective Tuesday, Jan. 23. Gerringer has served on the Lafayette City Council since 2018 and previously served for 18 years on the Lafayette School Board. The announcement coincided with Gerringer’s retirement as District III Chief of Staff for Contra Costa Supervisor Diane Burgis in December.

"I’m looking forward to a happy, healthy next chapter of life with my family in the Pacific Northwest," Gerringer said. "In the meantime, I will continue to fulfill my duties as a Lafayette City Councilmember."

The City Council is obligated to fill the vacancy by March 23. The appointed person will serve on the City Council for under a year until the next regularly scheduled municipal election, which is this November.

The city will advertise the vacancy widely and accept applications until 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25.

To apply, one must be a resident of the City of Lafayette and registered to vote. Applicants will be interviewed on Monday, Jan. 29, and if necessary, on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

The application form is available on the City’s website. Completed applications must be submitted to the City Clerk by email, mail, or in person.

For further information, visit Lovelafayette.org/councilvacancy.