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Oakdale council appoints Richard Murdoch to fill vacant seat

Oakdale City Council · November 13, 2025
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Summary

After interviewing seven candidates, the Oakdale City Council voted 4-0 to appoint Richard Murdoch to a vacant council seat; the council administered his oath immediately and confirmed five members present at the meeting.

The Oakdale City Council voted to appoint Richard Murdoch to a vacant council seat following interviews with seven candidates and a council discussion that led to a unanimous 4-0 roll-call vote and an immediate oath of office.

Council member Gerlach moved to fill the vacancy with Richard Murdoch, and Council member Kettering seconded. The clerk recorded yes votes from Council members Gilbert, Kettering, Patasse and Mayor Barrios; the motion passed 4-0. Deputy City Clerk Anderson then administered the oath of office to the appointee.

The council used a random draw to set the interview order and gave each…

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