Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Breaking News: Councilman Christian Patz Announces He Will Quit the Council

 Breaking: City Council Member to Quit Position

Christian Patz
Will leave his position as
City Council member.
Tonight, Emeryville City Councilman Christian Patz announced he is "formally stepping down" from his position on the City Council, effective as soon as is practical as he has accepted employment out of the Bay Area.   Mr Patz shocked his colleagues at the Council announcements section held at the beginning of the meeting.  Member Patz expressed he has lived in Emeryville for 18 years and that he is "truly saddened" at his leaving the City Council. 
He indicated he will keep his home in Emeryville but he and his family will be moving to Redding where he will be Executive Director for Shasta County 's special education program.   Mayor Dianne Martinez, after expressing she is "shocked and saddened" by the surprise announcement, stated future Council agenda items will address how the vacant position will be filled.  She stated she expects there will be "no gaps" on the Council as a result of Council member Patz's leaving.

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6 comments:

  1. AlexMay 5, 2021 at 12:54 AM

    Will there be an election to replace him?

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    1. Brian DonahueMay 5, 2021 at 8:45 AM

      It was not discussed last night but there will either be an appointment or a special election. Elections are expensive, usually over $100,000 for city the size of Emeryville so I imagine they will not want to spend that kind of money if it's not legally mandated.

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2021 at 11:46 AM

    Putz is finally gone! We need to fight like hell to stop the progressive council from appointing a replacement. WE NEED AN ELECTION! TIME FOR DEMOCRACY IN EMERYVILLE!!!

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  3. AnonymousMay 5, 2021 at 1:02 PM

    He will be sorely missed by E-ville residents. Wish him all the best in all his future endeavors.

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  4. Blah Blah BlahMay 5, 2021 at 2:02 PM

    He was terrible for the school district. He ran against the parcel funding that's needed. And the Steve Dain thing was a gimmick, just for show. Another ego privileged white man putting himself at the center. He won't be missed.

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  5. AnonymousMay 6, 2021 at 4:20 PM

    Two days later Rob finally does this story and he makes it about the Tattler. He still wants to call you out but he can't say the name of the Tattler or Brian Donahue. Rob is very frustrated by you still. He's pissed you came out with the story two days before he did.

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