At their meeting on Thursday, April 11, Ridgefield City Council unanimously appointed Katie Favela to fill a mid-term vacancy after a rigorous and competitive process that included a detailed application, public forum, and interviews with City Council. Favela will stand for election in November 2025 to retain the seat through the remainder of the term for Position 5.
Council member Favela is a social worker who has served as chair on the Planning Commission and volunteers with the Boosters, Ridgefield School District Equity and Engagement Board, and welcoming host family for the Ridgefield Raptors. On her application, she emphasized the importance of community: “A strong community generates a participatory energy that makes residents feel integrated and empowered… This sense of community brings out the best in people, and inspires them to do more for themselves and those around them.”
Position 5 was vacated earlier this year when Council member Rob Aichele resigned his position.
Applications for appointment opened on February 13 and closed on Friday, March 8. The applicants participated in a public forum where they answered questions submitted by Ridgefield residents on Monday, March 25. Finally, at their meeting on Thursday, April 11 the City Council conducted final interviews and unanimously appointed Katie Favela to Position 5. She subsequently took the Oath of Office and attended the regular Council meeting. The term for Position 5 expires in 2027, however Council member Favela will need to retain her seat in the General Election in November 2025 to complete the term.
Welcome to City Council Katie!
Audio recordings of the Council interviews and appointment will be available next week on the City website. A video recording of the March 25 Public Forum may be watched on YouTube.