City of Santa Fe, NM
01/10/2026 | Press release | Archived content
District 2 Candidate Forum – January 17, 2026
Community members are invited to attend a District 2 Candidate Forum to hear from and learn more about the applicants seeking appointment to the District 2 City Council seat.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) Community Room
Have Questions for the Candidates?
Please submit all questions in advance to Geralyn Cardenas at [email protected] by 12 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2026.
Click here to view resumes and supplemental information for applicants seeking appointment to the District 2 City Council seat.
Can't make it? Click here to watch the livestream on our YouTube channel.
About the Vacancy
District 2 currently has one open City Council seat following Mayor Michael Garcia's election. Under the Santa Fe Municipal Code, the mayor must appoint a replacement by January 23, 2026, with confirmation scheduled for the January 28, 2026, Governing Body meeting. The appointed councilor will serve until the next regular city election in November 2027.
Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must be residents of District 2 and registered to vote.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. January 12, 2026.
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