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John Gellhard elected Glendale common council president after paper-ballot tie

3152025 · April 30, 2025
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Summary

After an initial 3-3 split in roll-call votes, the Glendale Common Council used a paper ballot to elect Alderman John Gellhard as council president by a 4-2 vote.

The Common Council of the City of Glendale elected Alderman John Gellhard as common council president for a 12‑month term following an initial 3‑3 tie and a subsequent paper‑ballot vote that produced a 4‑2 tally.

The council opened nominations at its annual reorganization meeting; Gellhard and Alderman Philip Bailey were nominated for the president’s post. After two rounds of roll‑call votes produced a 3‑3 tie, the…

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