in july 2015, government officials said they were considering un-incorporating the city. as of august 2015, for the first time in nearly 130 years, the city doesn't have a city council. there was also no one who ran for mayor in april 2015. the future of frederick is unknown because rice county isn't able to un-incorporate the city. state law says that residents must bring a petition to the city council. then a special election will be called for a vote. since there isn't a city council, it can't happen.