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Newport council interviews three candidates for Ryan Parker seat; decision scheduled for 6 p.m.
Summary
At a Sept. 2 work session the Newport City Council interviewed three applicants for the vacant council seat formerly held by Ryan Parker. Candidates emphasized housing, tourism-management and community engagement; the council plans to deliberate at its regular 6 p.m. meeting and hopes to decide tonight but will postpone any swearing-in.
Newport City Council held a work session Sept. 2 to interview three applicants for the vacant council seat previously held by Ryan Parker, with councilors scheduling deliberation at the regular 6 p.m. meeting and indicating they intend to make a selection tonight but will not swear in anyone until a future meeting.
The three candidates — Angela Parizio Reyes, Ashley Bixler and Mike Cleck — each outlined experience they said would help them serve on the council and focused their answers on housing, tourism and collaborative decision-making. Council members asked about candidates’ ability to reach consensus, balance visitor-driven economic activity with neighborhood quality of life, and commit time to meeting preparation.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a sitting council vacancy that the council said it will decide at its regular meeting later the same day. The person chosen will take part in policy decisions affecting Newport’s housing supply, tourism economy and municipal services during a period council…
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