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Council appoints Shelby Lambdin to fill District 2 seat amid public criticism about nonprofit background
Summary
The council voted 4-2 to appoint Shelby Lambdin to fill the District 2 seat vacated by Lily Navarrete; public testimony expressed concern about appointing another person with nonprofit ties to the council.
The Spokane City Council appointed Shelby Lambdin to fill the District 2 seat vacated by Lily Navarrete, with the resolution passing 4-2.
Resolution 2025-0053 names an individual to the seat; the council held interviews and, according to Councilmember Dylan, allowed public testimony during the committee process. Councilmember Dylan praised Lambdin's interview and said he "look[s] forward to serving…
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