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Norman council approves Ward 3 nominee Robert Bruce after selection committee split; vote 7-1
Summary
The Norman City Council voted 7-1 Oct. 29 to accept the Ward 3 selection committee's nominee, Robert Bruce, seating him immediately; residents both criticized and defended the committee's 3-2 decision during an extended public comment period.
The Norman City Council accepted the recommendation of a mayor-appointed Ward 3 selection committee and voted 7-1 to seat Robert Bruce as the interim council member for Ward 3.
Supporters and opponents filled the council chamber during a more-than-an-hour public comment period about the committee's work. Stacy Bruce, who served on the selection committee, told the council the committee followed its charge under the city's governing resolution and that "a unanimous vote was never a requirement of this process." She said the panel compared candidates for intent to run, familiarity with local issues, time availability and voter participation and that Robert Bruce…
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