Amador County – The Jackson City Council on Monday re-nominated Mayor Connie Gonsalves and Vice Mayor Wayne Garibaldi to a second 12-month term. Councilmember Marilyn Lewis recommended Gonsalves remain the mayor for another year because she felt Gonsalves has done “a great job so far and should keep up the good work.” This was a change from last year’s mayor selection, when Lewis recommended Garibaldi, not Gonsalves, serve as mayor because of his years of experience in local government. Garibaldi backed Lewis’ vote for Gonsalves to remain Mayor, saying “let’s not change horses in the middle of the race.” The 5-member council unanimously approved the re-election of Gonsalves and Garibaldi to another 12-month term as Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively. Gonsalves, who was visibly taken aback by the re-nomination, said she will be honored to continue to hold the position of mayor. “All of my service comes from the heart,” she said. According to the City of Jackson Code of Conduct, the Mayor and Vice Mayor serve “at the pleasure of the Council and (have) all the rights and responsibilities of any Councilmember.” The Mayor’s duties include leading the council “into working as an effective and cohesive team”, chairing council meetings, making judgment calls on proclamations and acting as the official head of the council. The Vice Mayor’s duties include chairing council meetings at the request of the Mayor and “performing the duties of Mayor if the Mayor is absent or disabled.” Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.