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Atherton council agrees to solicit applicants, aims to fill vacancy at November meeting
Summary
The Atherton Town Council directed staff to solicit applicants for a vacant council seat and signaled a preference to interview in October and appoint a replacement at the November meeting; no formal vote was taken.
The Atherton Town Council directed staff to solicit applicants for a vacant council seat and signaled a preference to interview candidates at an October study session and make an appointment at the November meeting.
The move comes after council members debated whether to appoint an interim member immediately or allow the public to apply and vote in November. Council members discussed a short public application window and whether interviews and appointment should be split between a study session and a regular meeting.
Vice Mayor Stacy said the council should be transparent and broaden outreach so residents know the opportunity is…
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