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Clawson council defines "default," appoints Richard Scott to fill vacancy
Summary
At a July 10 special meeting, the Clawson City Council accepted a city attorney opinion that clarified the meaning of "in default to the city," confirmed the apparent debt had been cured, and appointed Richard Scott to the vacant council seat until the next regular election in November 2025.
Clawson City Council on Thursday adopted the city attorney's legal interpretation of the phrase "in default to the city," confirmed that the candidate's debt was paid, and appointed Richard Scott as an interim council member until the next regular city election in November 2025.
City Attorney Newsome told the council that the city's charter sections 4.29 and 4.31, together with the Home Rule City Act and Michigan attorney general guidance, require that a disqualifying default be an established, uncured obligation after notice and an opportunity to cure. Newsome said, "In conclusion, a candidate's unpaid utility bill, coupled with an opportunity to cure and failure to do so, constitutes sufficient grounds for disqualification." Michelle, the city clerk, told the council the debt "is paid in full currently. It was paid on 07/07, posted…
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