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Council approves mayor’s appointment to Riviera Beach Housing Authority after brief debate
Summary
The council approved Mayor Lawson’s appointment of Tara Bennett to the Riviera Beach Housing Authority (item 2a) after Councilperson Spiritus requested a list of terms and emphasized seat representation for Singer Island; the clerk recorded the appointment as passed.
The council approved the mayor’s appointment of Tara Bennett to the Riviera Beach Housing Authority during the meeting’s consent agenda discussion after Councilperson Glenn (Gwen) Spiritus asked for confirmation that District 4 (Singer Island) would have representation on the authority.
Spiritus said she respected the mayor’s authority to appoint members but urged the mayor to ensure that every district has representation on the housing authority. Mayor Lawson said he had reached out to one recommended candidate, Bill Hester, but had concerns about Hester’s travel and availability and that his appointments were made intentionally.
Spiritus told the council she would forward a candidate list of potential appointees to the mayor when openings occur. The clerk recorded the roll‑call vote approving the appointment of Tara Bennett; the item passed.
