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Medical Lake Council appoints Lauren Ray Abbott to fill vacant seat
Summary
After interviewing three finalists for the vacant Council seat No. 6, the Medical Lake City Council recessed to executive session and unanimously appointed Lauren Ray Abbott to the position. Abbott will receive orientation and is expected to take part in upcoming budget work and training on Dec. 6.
The Medical Lake City Council on Nov. 4 voted to appoint Lauren Ray Abbott to fill the vacant Council seat No. 6 following public interviews and an executive session.
Abbott, a 25-year Air Force veteran and Medical Lake resident, was nominated and the motion was seconded; the council carried the appointment by voice vote. The council welcomed Abbott and said she will receive information about onboarding and a training scheduled Dec. 6.
Why it matters: The new member fills a council vacancy and will participate in routine city business, including the budget process and upcoming hearings. Council members said the selection will affect deliberations now that the council is at full membership.
The council interviewed three…
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