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Commission vote fails on mayor's planning commission nominee after public dispute over process

2220125 · January 27, 2025
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Summary

A motion to approve the mayor's appointment to represent District 2 on the Planning Commission failed after public speakers and several commissioners criticized the nomination process and requested more candidate consideration.

A resolution to appoint Timothy Linderfeld to the Hawkins County Planning Commission failed on Jan. 27 after commissioners and members of the public raised objections about the nomination and the process used by the mayor.

County Mayor Mark DeWitt presented a slate of Planning Commission appointments, including Timothy Linderfeld for District 2. Commissioner Roach moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Gibson seconded. A motion was…

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