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Council ratifies appointment of Filmore Artis to Utility Service Board on 8‑1 vote
Summary
The Common Council confirmed Filmore Artis to the Utility Service Board by an 8‑1 roll call. One councilor said they did not know the nominee; others said Artis is the current appointee and has served for two years.
The Common Council of the City of Lawrence voted 8‑1 to ratify the council’s nomination of Filmore Artis to the Utility Service Board.
Councilor Robinson nominated Filmore Artis for the board position. The nomination window closed with one candidate on the slate, and the council proceeded to a vote. The clerk reported the roll call tally as eight yeses and one no.
One councilor said, "I don't know anything about him, so I don't feel comfortable," and Councilor Chavis (speaking for others) noted for the record that Artis “is our current appointment. He served for the last two years” and that “from all accounts has done a good job.”
The appointment was approved by a roll call after the initial voice vote produced a negative vote; the clerk recorded the roll call as 8 yes, 1 no. No public comment for or against the nominee was recorded at the meeting, and no additional conditions or terms were attached to the appointment during the council consideration.
