In a recent government meeting, the appointment of a new commissioner for District 4 was the primary focus, following the resignation of Commissioner Randy Bradford. Two candidates, Charles Hunter and Tony Caldwell, were nominated for the position, which is temporary until the upcoming election on November 5.

The meeting opened with a reminder of the requirements for nominations, emphasizing that candidates must be registered voters in District 4. While both Hunter and Caldwell were nominated, the process faced some procedural confusion regarding the voting method and the requirement for a candidate to receive 12 votes to be elected.

Commissioner Guehen raised concerns about proceeding with the appointment, suggesting that the district should wait for the upcoming election to allow voters to decide. However, legal interpretations indicated that the appointment must occur within 120 days of the resignation, which would necessitate action before the October 16 deadline.

As the voting commenced, the commissioners faced technical difficulties with the voting machines, leading to further delays. Ultimately, the results revealed that Caldwell received 7 votes while Hunter secured 11 votes. However, neither candidate achieved the required 12 votes, resulting in the vacancy remaining unfilled for the time being.

The meeting concluded with a decision to move on to the next agenda item, leaving the District 4 commissioner position open until the election.