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Council deadlocks on first slate of recommended fairgrounds advisory committee appointments
Summary
Council considered staff recommendations for five appointments to the new fairgrounds advisory committee; a motion to adopt the recommended slate failed in a 2‑2 roll call and the item was tabled for another meeting.
The City Council considered staff’s recommended slate of appointments to the newly formed fairgrounds advisory committee but failed to adopt the nominations after a tie vote, leaving the committee unfilled and the item to be tabled for a future meeting.
City staff said the city received 36 applications for the committee and conducted interviews. Staff presented a recommended list and asked council to confirm appointments. Councilmember Gift and Vice Mayor Iris Lopez Ortega argued for broader expertise and suggested additional candidates, naming Tim Riley (environmental planning and project management experience), Hal Taylor (architect), and Dana Cole (natural resources and emergency management) as examples of qualified applicants who should be considered. Councilmember Gift also said she opposed appointing a candidate with a recent appeal before the city (Michael Glover), citing a potential conflict with the committee’s advisory role.
After discussion, Mayor Williams moved to adopt the recommended appointments; the motion proceeded to roll call. The roll call vote recorded Mayor Williams — aye; Vice Mayor Lopez Ortega — no; Councilmember Gift — no; Councilmember Cooper — aye; Councilmember Eisenberg — absent. The motion failed on a 2‑2 vote and the item was tabled for another meeting.
Ending: The council did not appoint members at this meeting. Staff will return the item for further consideration at a later date.
