The day after the Deltona City Commission named a replacement for a member who resigned because of health reasons, there is now another abrupt vacancy on the elected governing body.

District 1 Commissioner Tom Burbank has tendered his resignation, effective Feb. 1, 2024. Burbank gave no reason for leaving the office to which he was elected in 2022. His term expires in 2026.

Deltona’s charter requires the vacancy to be filled within 30 days, thus setting the deadline for March 1. The commission must now solicit qualified voters who are interested in being appointed to represent District 1. That district covers the northeast portion of Deltona.

Whether the seat is filled by appointment or not, the seat will be up for grabs in the upcoming 2024 election.

Anyone living in District 1 who meets the qualifications to hold the office may contact the City Clerk’s Office at Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd., or e-mail jraftery@deltonafl.gov. The deadline for applying is noon Monday, Feb. 19.

The City Commission convened in a special session Jan. 29 and named Troy Shimkus to fill the vacancy of former Commissioner Anita Bradford. Shimkus was the favorite in the balloting by the commission. On the motion to appoint Shimkus to the empty spot, the vote was 5-1, with Burbank dissenting.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated Jan. 31 with additional information.