"I think it does make sense, because ultimately there are two people who qualified, two people who are going to make it on the ballot," Page said. "And, yes, we can make it a popularity contest to see who get more votes, but that's not important because these two people will be here, and it's a blessing to be able to work with the same folks that you've gotten to know for two years, for the next two years."
City attorney Richard Taylor said the last time there were the same number of candidates as open seats in a council race was in 2012, which is also the last time the Los Gatos town council was in the same situation.
Members of the public who spoke at the Aug. 21 meeting fell on both sides of the issue. Resident Mona Kaur said canceling the election would disenfranchise her as a voter.
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