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Council adds URA vacancy discussion; Councilwoman James nominates Willie Freeman for unexpired term
Summary
Council added a discussion of the unexpired URA board term formerly held by Jasmine Julio and Councilwoman James proposed Willie Freeman — a retired military member and former Forest Park employee who is a resident — to fill the seat; the transcript shows the nomination but no formal appointment vote in the excerpt.
During the May 19 work session the Forest Park Mayor and Council added an agenda item to discuss the unexpired Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) board term for Jasmine Julio.
Councilwoman James proposed Willie Freeman to fill the vacancy, describing him as a retired member of the military, a retired Forest Park staff member and a Forest Park resident. Councilwoman James indicated she wanted the council to consider Freeman because of upcoming processes the URA is undertaking and the need for a quickly filled seat.
The transcript excerpt includes the nomination and description of Freeman's background but does not record a formal vote or confirmation in the provided text.
