Seaside Councilwoman Kayla Jones submits letter of resignation

Following controversy, Council Member Kayla Jones has submitted her official notice stating she is resigning as Council Member for the City of Seaside, effective December 1, 2018.

Council Member Jones is not anticipated to be at the November 15, 2018 City Council meeting.

Per California Government Code section 36512, the Council must, within 60 days from the date of the vacancy, either fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the appointment term, which expires in November 2020.

Candidates for Council who did not receive the highest vote counts from the November 2018 election do not automatically fill this vacancy.

The City of Seaside says it appreciates all members of our community that put forth effort to make the city better.

Jones made headlines following sexual assault allegations she made toward the council, and was also investigated for her spending of city funds.