COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs City Council has opened the vacancy application for the District 2 City Council seat following Tom Bailey's resignation on Tuesday.
Bailey resigned after community members received enough signatures on a recall petition.
- Watch: Councilman Tom Bailey resigns instead of facing a recall election
The partial term would expire in April 2027, but would be eligible to run for re-election. Following this appointment, a two-year term for District 2 will appear on the April 2027 Municipal Election ballot.
In April 2029, the District 2 seat will go back to the standard four-year election cycle.
Interested applicants must be at least 25 years old, a resident of Colorado Springs for one year immediately preceding appointment, a U.S. citizen, and maintain a residence within Council District 2.
Applications opened at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, and will be accepted through Thursday, March 26, at 5:00 p.m.
The appointed District 2 Councilmember will be sworn in on April 13, 2026. To apply, visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
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