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Council deadlocks on Planning Commission appointment; item tabled until full council returns
Summary
Councilors split on two applicants for a temporary planning commission vacancy; the vote was tied and members agreed to table the appointment until Mayor Joan Povancourt can return and break the tie.
The Tehachapi City Council was unable to decide between two applicants for an interim Planning Commission seat created by the resignation of Commissioner Charles White and agreed to table the matter until a full five-member council can vote.
Two applicants — Kelly Ann Ryan and Barbara Minor — made statements to the council. Councilors nominated both candidates and proceeded to roll-call votes. The recorded ballots produced tied results after multiple rounds: some council members voted for Minor, others for Ryan. Council discussion noted the awkwardness of the tie with four voting members present and the absence of Mayor Joan Povancourt, who councilors said would likely serve as the tie-breaker when she returns from recovery. Councilors agreed to invite both candidates to return and to resume the appointment process when the full council is seated, likely in two meetings.
Councilors thanked both applicants for volunteering and encouraged them to remain engaged; no appointment was made at the meeting.
