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Council names Pam Foley vice mayor in unanimous vote
Summary
Mayor Mahan nominated Councilmember Pam Foley to be vice mayor; the council approved the mayor's memorandum and the appointment passed unanimously.
Mayor Matt Mahan nominated Councilmember Pam Foley to serve as vice mayor, citing her experience as the council—9s most senior member and her leadership on public safety and community and economic development. The council voted unanimously to appoint Foley as vice mayor.
Why it matters: The vice mayor fills a ceremonial and representational role the mayor may ask to act on in the mayor—9s absence. The council highlighted Foley—9s prior work on Vision Zero, housing and public-safety staffing and said her experience will be helpful in the upcoming budget cycle.
Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei spoke in support before moving approval; the motion passed unanimously and Foley delivered brief remarks thanking colleagues and promising collaboration across the council.
Ending: Foley will assume the vice mayor responsibilities immediately; councilmembers expressed plans to continue close collaboration on public-safety staffing and the FY25-26 budget process.
