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Council divides 3–3 on legislative ambassador; tie decided by coin flip, Diane Priolo chosen
Summary
After a tie in nominations for the council’s legislative ambassador to the state legislature, Councilmember Diane Priolo was selected by a coin flip during the Sept. 8 meeting; the appointment covers the forthcoming legislative session.
The Sahuarita Town Council filled its legislative‑ambassador slot for the upcoming legislative session at the Sept. 8 meeting after a tied vote among councilmembers left the choice unresolved. Councilmember Diane Priolo was chosen by a coin flip after the council split 3–3 between Priolo and Councilmember Debbie Morales.
The council followed the procedure members described for handling ties: after nominations were submitted on the record, members cast their votes; the tally was three votes for Priolo and three for Morales. With no further majority available at the meeting and Vice Mayor Egbert absent, the two nominees agreed to determine the outcome by coin flip. The coin flip selected Priolo to serve as the town’s legislative ambassador for the current session; councilmembers noted the position is intended to rotate periodically and encouraged the appointee to coordinate with staff.
Why it matters: The legislative ambassador represents the town in certain legislative and lobbying settings and may attend lobbying trips or meetings with state representatives. The appointment does not change council voting on local matters but designates one member to be the formal liaison for the specified legislative session.
Council did not take additional procedural action; the appointment was recorded and the council moved on to other agenda items.
