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Council appoints Michael O'Donnell to Cheyenne Board of Adjustment; Moody votes no
Summary
The governing body appointed Michael O'Donnell to the Board of Adjustment. Council members praised his legal experience; one member cast a dissenting vote.
The City of Cheyenne governing body appointed Michael O'Donnell to the Board of Adjustment during the Jan. 27 meeting.
Council member Roible moved to appoint O'Donnell; the motion was seconded by Mister White. Council members spoke in favor of the appointment, citing O'Donnell's prior service as city attorney and previous work with the city. Dr. Emmons and multiple council members described his experience as an asset to the board.
During discussion Dr. Aldridge and others said social media posts prompted inquiries about the appointment but emphasized the appointments process should be nonpartisan and based on qualifications. Council member Moody cast the lone recorded no vote; the appointment was otherwise approved.
Council members said there were five or six applicants for the vacancy. The record did not include the length of the appointment term or the effective start date; those details were not specified during the meeting.
