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Lebanon council appoints Jennifer Harper to fill vacant seat; sworn in at meeting
Summary
The Lebanon City Council voted to appoint Jennifer Harper to the council seat vacated by Brighton Smith and swore her in. The council described its selection process; residents asked about how appointments are handled and about a separate Cedar Woods traffic decision.
The Lebanon City Council voted to appoint Jennifer Harper to the council seat left vacant by Brighton Smith and administered the oath of office at its Jan. 28, 2025, meeting.
Under Resolution 2025-021, approved by roll call, Harper will serve the remainder of the unexpired term, through Dec. 1, 2027. Council members moved and seconded the resolution and then swore Harper into office in the chamber.
The appointment drew public questions about how the council fills vacancies. Resident Janice McPherson asked the council how it vetted candidates and why appointees serve the full unexpired term rather than until the next election. A staff…
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