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Farragut board picks nomination-and-vote procedure for replacing late Alderman; resident urges safeguards
Summary
The board voted unanimously to use an option that lets applicants speak, then allows nominations and sequential voting; a resident urged stronger safeguards to avoid perception the mayor could control the outcome by breaking ties.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Sept. 11 approved a nomination-and-sequential-vote procedure to fill the vacant South Ward alderman seat left by the late Alderman David White. The board selected what staff labeled "Option 1," a process in which applicants will speak for three minutes (in alphabetical order), the board will open nominations, and nominees will be voted on sequentially until one receives a majority. Town…
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