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Wright County commissioners appoint Charlie Burrell to planning and zoning seat after divided debate
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The Wright County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to appoint Charlie Burrell to a vacant Planning and Zoning seat after several commissioners said the vacancy had been open too long and others insisted district appointment prerogatives be respected.
The Wright County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to appoint Charlie Burrell to a vacant Planning and Zoning seat, resolving a months-long vacancy ahead of a contentious meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The vote came after several commissioners expressed frustration that the seat had been open for more than three months and said Burrell, who formerly served on Planning and Zoning for eight years and as a county commissioner, could “hit the ground running.” Commissioner Holland moved to appoint Burrell; Commissioner Shane seconded the motion. The motion passed by voice vote,…
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