The City Council could have a new member as early as January 22 under a process that would be launched with the acceptance of Tony Vazquez's resignation next Tuesday.

Vazquez announced in a letter to the Council that his resignation would become effective Monday when he assumes the seat on the State Board of Equalization he won on November 6.

Once the Council formally accepts the resignation, an online application process for the open seat would be launched no later than noon on Wednesday, according to a staff report by the City Clerk.

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