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Wilsonville appoints Sam Skoll to council seat after 3-1 vote amid public concerns over social media activity and campaign donations
Summary
Mayor Tim O'Neil appointed Sam Skoll to the vacant council seat previously held by Katie Dunwell; council voted 3-1 to confirm. Public commenters urged consideration of civility and conflict-of-interest perceptions; one councilor publicly opposed and urged Skoll to run in 2026 instead.
The City Council appointed Samuel "Sam" Skoll to fill the council seat vacated by Katie Dunwell, voting 3-1 at the Oct. 20 regular meeting after a weeks-long, advertised application process and interviews.
Mayor Tim O'Neil said the SurveyMonkey rankings and council discussions produced a strong consensus and moved to nominate Skoll; Council President Berry made the motion and the nomination was seconded. After discussion, the council voted to appoint Skoll; the council recorded the motion as passing 3 in favor, 1 opposed.
Skoll has a record of local board service including Development Review Board membership (he served as DRB chair of Panel A), Planning Commission service, and participation on the…
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