Julia Ratti has resigned her Ward 1 seat on The Sparks City Council effective today (Sunday, October 9). Ratti was appointed by the Washoe County Commission to the State Senate, representing District 13 for the 30th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature. The session, which begins tomorrow (Monday, October 10), was called to discuss financing for a $1.9 billion football stadium and $1.4 billion convention center expansion in Las Vegas. Mayor Geno Martini is not expected to fill the seat prior to the general election in November.