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St. Clair County commissioners receive 16 District 5 applications, set special meeting to narrow field
Summary
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted to receive and file 16 applications for the District 5 vacancy and scheduled a special meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday the 18th to narrow candidates and plan interviews; the appointed person will serve only until the next general election.
The St. Clair County Board of Commissioners voted to receive and file 16 applications for the District 5 vacancy and scheduled a special meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday the 18th to narrow the field and select candidates for interviews.
The action came after public comment and a staff summary of options for proceedings. Carrie (county administrator) told commissioners, “In front of you today, you have the 16 applications that you have received,” and recommended the board set a process to narrow applicants, schedule interviews and hold a final vote soon.
The board discussed timing and format. Commissioners debated whether to handle candidate introductions at the regular meeting or hold a separate special meeting; several members favored a segregated process to…
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