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Council schedules discussion on William Boyd housing authority appointment after members cite past record
Summary
A resolution to appoint William Boyd to the housing authority was introduced; one council member asked Boyd to appear at a regular meeting to speak for himself after earlier conduct nearly 20 years ago, which the member said had been pardoned.
A resolution to appoint William Boyd to the housing authority was introduced at the work session. A council member urged caution and asked that Boyd attend the next regular meeting to address concerns about an incident nearly 20 years ago; the member noted the individual had received a pardon and said he believed in redemption but wanted the appointee to defend himself in public.
Context: The council member framing the request said that previous appointments and political associations meant the appointment prompted public discussion; he emphasized that historical approvals predate the current council in some cases and asked the council to allow Boyd an opportunity to speak for himself before a final decision at the regular meeting.
Next steps: Council members indicated the appointment will be discussed further at the regular meeting and that the council may vote then to approve, carry over or reject the resolution.
