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Commission elects Sue Ridge as chair; Bill Hanson elected vice chair
Summary
At its annual reorganization, the Park and Rec Commission nominated and approved Sue Ridge as chair and Bill Hanson as vice chair by voice vote.
The Park and Rec Commission conducted its annual reorganization Aug. 20 and elected Sue Ridge as chair and Bill Hanson as vice chair.
Commissioners opened nominations. A commissioner nominated Sue Ridge for chair; Ridge accepted the nomination and the commission approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. On the vice chair slot, Bill Hanson said he would continue; he accepted the vice chair nomination and the commission approved by voice vote.
The commission discussed customary practice for nominations and noted there is no formal rule requiring a particular nomination process; past chairs have served multiple consecutive terms when commissioners supported continued leadership. Commissioners also discussed documenting vice chair responsibilities that currently include coordination of park walk-throughs and follow-up surveys.
Ending: The newly elected chair and vice chair will assume leadership duties effective immediately for the coming commission year.
