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Clawson DDA elects officers after debate over mayor serving as chair
Summary
The Clawson Downtown Development Authority elected Mayor Paul Milan as chair and Charlie Sampson as vice chair after members debated whether the mayor’s role presents a conflict of interest. The board also approved Jeff Markley as treasurer and Valerie Glander as secretary.
The Clawson Downtown Development Authority on Oct. 15 elected Mayor Paul Milan as chair and business owner Charlie Sampson as vice chair after a prolonged discussion about potential conflicts of interest.
Board members voted on nominations during the meeting’s officer-election agenda item. After roll-call voting, the board recorded a majority in favor of Paul Milan for chair; Charlie Sampson was later approved as vice chair. The board also approved Jeff Markley as treasurer and Valerie Glander as secretary.
The debate centered on whether the mayor, who nominates DDA board appointees for council approval, should also hold the DDA chair because the chair can…
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