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Streator council appoints Dave Reid as mayor pro tem
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 2025-10 appointing Dave Reid to serve as mayor pro tem; Reid abstained from the vote.
The Streator City Council adopted Resolution 2025-10 appointing Dave Reid as mayor pro tem to serve in the mayor's absence.
Mayor Bede told the council the appointment is a preparedness measure in case the mayor cannot attend a meeting or an unforeseen event prevents attendance; the mayor said he is not planning to step down. The mayor noted the city has had mayor pro tems in the past and that Dave Reid has prior experience serving in that role.
Councilmembers voted as follows: Connor — Aye; Gary — Aye; Mary McMullen — Aye; Dave Reid — Abstain; Mayor Bede — Aye. The measure carried.
The mayor said the resolution's wording prompted discussion among council members before the vote. The appointment is intended to provide continuity for council meetings when the mayor is unavailable.
