Councilmember Stites was elected as Mayor at the November 4, 2025, election. Mr. Stites resigned from his District III City Council seat on November 10, 2025. Wheat Ridge Charter Section 4.5 states that “within thirty (30) days after a vacancy occurs on the council, the remaining councilmembers shall choose by majority vote a duly qualified person from the proper district to fill such vacancy”. After advertising for the vacancy, six qualified applications were received from interested candidates for the vacant seat. Interviews will be conducted by City Council at the December 1st study session and appointment will be made at the December 8th regular meeting.