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Council discusses options to fill Southwest District vacancy; no appointment made
Summary
Council discussed three options to fill the Southwest District seat vacated by Councilman Rhinebold and took no action. Staff outlined appointing an unopposed candidate, appointing the election winner after the June 3 election canvass, or waiting until July 1 when the elected candidate’s term begins.
The Aberdeen City Council discussed options on March 17 for filling a vacancy in the Southwest District but took no action.
Staff told the council the city charter provision (section 2.06(c)) requires filling vacancies before the person elected to serve the remainder of the unexpired term takes office, but the timing of the upcoming election makes immediate appointment impractical in this case. City staff outlined three options: appoint an…
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