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Raymore council appoints Reginald Townsend to Planning and Zoning Commission after heated debate
Summary
After a contentious discussion among council members over whether to prioritize new volunteers, the Raymore City Council approved Mayor Turnbaugh’s nomination of Reginald Townsend to the Planning and Zoning Commission by a 6-2 vote.
The Raymore City Council on Monday approved Mayor Turnbaugh’s nomination of Reginald Townsend to the Planning and Zoning Commission, voting in favor by a 6-2 margin after an extended discussion about appointing longtime local public servants versus bringing in new volunteers.
The vote followed more than 30 minutes of debate in which some council members said appointing a former council member sent the wrong message to residents seeking new roles, while others said Townsend’s experience and record made him the best fit for the commission.
Townsend, who spoke at the public-comment period after the vote, apologized to the council and residents for the controversy and thanked the mayor and council for the appointment. “My apologies to the mayor and to the council … for me and my family to kinda hear as the constituents…
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