The Pensacola City Council on Aug. 14 appointed two residents to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and filled six vacancies on the Westside Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) board.

For the Zoning Board of Adjustment (three-year terms expiring July 14, 2028) the council selected John Dittmar (also called "Drew" in remarks) and Dr. Johnny Fortune. Both candidates addressed the council on their qualifications; Dittmar noted two years of service on the ZBA, experience in local construction and historic preservation and near-perfect attendance, while Fortune cited architecture, engineering and standards-development experience. Robbie Williams was listed as a candidate but was not present. The council announced the appointments after a brief ballot process.

The council also appointed six members to the Westside CRA board for three-year terms expiring Jan. 31, 2027: C. Marcel Davis, Andrea T. Greer, Michael Hayes, Leah Langford, Joe Lennon, and Michelle Press. Eight candidates sought six seats. Applicants included neighborhood association leaders and long-time residents who described their engagement in cleanups, tree plantings, programming and local outreach. Councilman Cassel Wiggins, who nominated several candidates, thanked volunteers for weekend neighborhood work.

No votes on these appointments were contested on the public record; the council took ballots in chambers and announced the successful nominees.