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Washington Court House council advances five board appointments to first reading after public questions about selection process
Summary
The Washington Court House City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 8 to place five resolutions confirming appointments to local boards on first reading. A resident asked how candidates are chosen; City Manager Joseph J. Dennon described seeking broad consensus and matching backgrounds to board responsibilities.
The Washington Court House City Council voted unanimously Jan. 8 to place five resolutions confirming appointments to local advisory boards on first reading, actions that advance the nominations to the council’s next consideration.
The actions came after a resident, Della Kester Key of 1311 Farmington Lane, used the public comment period to ask how people are chosen for city boards and commissions. “How are the, folks that are on them? How are they chosen or picked to be on these boards?” Key asked.
Joseph J. Dennon, the city manager, responded that staff try to avoid bringing forward candidates without “a general consensus” and…
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