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Yelm council appoints David Johnstone to vacant Position 6 after tie vote
3577741 · May 28, 2025
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Summary
Following a tied council vote, Mayor dePinto broke the tie to appoint David Johnstone to the vacant City Council Position 6; Johnstone was sworn in immediately and took his seat for the remainder of the meeting.
The Yelm City Council appointed David Johnstone to the vacant Position 6 after a tie vote among council members and the mayor’s tie-breaking vote. Council member Hess moved to appoint Johnstone; the motion was seconded and then amended by a separate motion to vote between two candidates. After debate about amendment…
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