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Troutdale council appoints Zach Andrews to fill vacant council seat amid public calls to revise appointment process
Summary
The Troutdale City Council voted to appoint Zach Andrews to a council vacancy. Public speakers and several council members urged the city to review its vacancy-appointment process and consider a charter amendment to defer to voter preferences when vacancies arise after an election.
Troutdale city councilors voted to appoint Zach Andrews to fill a vacancy on the council on Feb. 11, 2025, approving a resolution to seat him immediately.
Supporters of Andrews told the council he has served on planning and advisory bodies and said he would continue those duties as a councilor. Andrews thanked the council and said he would serve for the remainder of the term.
Multiple public commenters urged the council to change the process used to fill…
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