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Council appoints two residents to Historic Preservation Commission

6011671 · October 22, 2025

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Meridian council approved resolution 25-2538 to appoint two Meridian residents — Harold Lisonbee and Haley Stewart — to the Historic Preservation Commission seats 4 and 5. Council praised applicants’ community ties and interest in engaging younger residents in preservation efforts.

Meridian — The Meridian City Council unanimously approved resolution 25‑2538 on Oct. 21 to appoint two residents to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Mayor and councilors described a competitive application pool and appointed Harold Lisonbee and Haley Stewart to the commission. Council members cited Lisonbee’s local ties, volunteer history and interest in preserving community history; Stewart was chosen for her interest in civic engagement and her stated goal of finding ways to connect younger people with local history.

Councilman Cavanagh made the motion to appoint Haley Stewart (seat 4) and Harold Lisonbee (seat 5); the motion carried by voice vote with no opposition.

Both appointees were congratulated on the council floor; the commission will reach out to integrate the new members into the group’s existing activities, including historical collections now transitioning to the public library.