During a recent government meeting, discussions centered on the appointment process for the 7th Ward Commissioner, revealing a lack of consensus among commissioners. Two commissioners expressed their reluctance to vote on the matter, prompting a proposal to either appoint Mr. Fitzpatrick or reopen the application process for a second time.

Commissioner Birnie voiced concerns over the previous application process, noting the unexpected disappearance of a candidate, former Commissioner Bez Majan, who was deemed ineligible for the position. This situation contributed to delays in filling the vacancy, which Birnie found frustrating due to the lack of communication surrounding the issue.

In response, Commissioner Rivett proposed a motion to open the application process from September 9 to September 23, with the intention of presenting candidates to the commission by September 27 and holding a hearing on October 7. This motion received support from other commissioners, leading to its inclusion in the meeting agenda.

The meeting also addressed the adoption of the amended agenda, which passed unanimously. Following this, the consent agenda was approved without any items being removed for further discussion.

The session concluded with remarks from the commissioners, including a commendation from Commissioner Birnie to a local citizen, Carmen McGraw, for her recent speech about the city, highlighting a spirit of community engagement among the commission members.