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Council appoints Ward 3 councilor and two budget‑committee members
Summary
The council appointed Seth Benham to the vacant Ward 3 seat and filled two budget‑committee openings with Edgar Pelfrey and Christina Slagle following council votes of preferences and roll-call confirmation.
The Grants Pass City Council filled several governance openings during the meeting.
After a nomination and preference process the council selected Seth Benham to fill the vacant Ward 3 council seat. The council recorded a 6–1 vote in favor of Benham after a secret preference tally among members. A formal motion to appoint Benham passed by roll call.
The council also appointed two members to the city’s budget committee. Using council preference sheets, members selected Edgar Pelfrey for one vacant seat and Christina Slagle for the second seat. Councilors discussed experience and potential conflicts of interest before voting; both appointments passed by roll call.
Ending: The newly appointed councilor and budget‑committee members will assume duties per city rules; staff will complete the formal appointment paperwork.
