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City Council appoints Evan Swartz to fill vacant seat; Swartz sworn in
Summary
The Independence City Council selected and sworn in Evan Swartz at its Feb. 11 meeting to fill a council vacancy after interviewing six applicants; the appointment passed on a roll-call vote with one councilor opposed.
The Independence City Council appointed Evan Swartz to fill a vacant council seat at its Feb. 11 meeting, and Swartz took the oath of office during the meeting.
Council members interviewed a total of six applicants in a prior special meeting and narrowed the field to two finalists before the Feb. 11 action. During the regular session Councilors discussed the candidates’ experience, community connections and…
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