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Augusta Commission appoints Tanya Barnhill to fill District 4 vacancy; special election set for Nov. 4
Summary
After nominations and two rounds of voting, the Augusta Commission appointed Tanya Barnhill to replace Alvin Mason in Commission District 4. The commission also moved to call a special election for Nov. 4, 2025, to fill the remainder of the term.
The Augusta Commission on July 20 appointed Tanya Barnhill to fill the District 4 vacancy created by the resignation of Commissioner Alvin Mason.
Commissioners opened nominations for the vacancy. Commissioner Francine Scott nominated Augustus Palmer; Commissioner Don Clark nominated Tanya Barnhill. After a vote on the first nominee failed, the commission voted to appoint Barnhill by a recorded council vote and she accepted the appointment.
Why it matters: Barnhill will serve on the commission immediately in an interim capacity and the commission also adopted a resolution calling a special election to fill the remainder of the seat through the end…
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