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Council deadlocks twice on filling vacant seat; nominations split 3–3
Summary
Taylor City Council failed to appoint a successor to a vacant council seat after two nominations produced 3–3 roll-call votes. Councilors debated whether a renomination within a new meeting counts as a new motion under Robert’s Rules and the city charter (section 4.5).
Taylor City Council was unable to fill a vacant council seat after two successive nominations failed on 3–3 roll-call votes, leaving the position open as the council moves into budget season.
The first nomination, by Councilwoman Witten, was for Rhonda Deny (name as read at the meeting). That nomination, supported by Councilman Johnson, lost on a recorded vote: Mr. Johnson — yes; Miss Witten — yes; Mrs. Bridal — no; Miss Rose — no; Mrs.…
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