Another week, another marathon city council meeting in South Lake Tahoe that leaves residents scratching their heads. On a chilly Tuesday night, the council’s attempts to fill Tamara Wallace’s vacated seat turned into a political thriller with more plot twists than a Netflix series.

With 22 brave souls throwing their names into the ring, the evening was packed with passionate pitches and hard-hitting questions about everything from vacation home rentals to affordable housing. Mayor Cody Bass tried to champion Aimi Xistra, who snagged over 2,000 votes in the 2024 election, but her motion fell flat faster than a poorly planned ski jump.

The Political Stalemate

Council members David Jinkens and Keith Roberts seemed to be eyeing Doug Williams as a potential replacement, while Heather Horgan’s name also floated around the room like an unresolved powder day plan. The result? A big fat nothing burger. The meeting dragged on until 11:24 p.m., with no resolution in sight.

The Countdown Begins

If the council can’t get their act together by December 12th, they’ll be forced into a special election in June 2026. The stakes? A potentially paralyzed local government where every crucial decision results in a two-two tie, effectively putting the city’s progress on ice.

For now, South Lake Tahoe’s political landscape remains as unpredictable as a spring ski condition – messy, complicated, and keeping everyone on their toes. Stay tuned, Tahoe fam: this saga is far from over.