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Aiken council unanimously extends city manager's contract after public commentary both for and against delay
Summary
Council voted unanimously Sept. 22 to extend City Manager Stewart's employment agreement after residents urged either immediate extension or delaying until newly elected councilors take office; supporters cited his leadership during storm recovery and institutional knowledge.
Aiken City Council voted unanimously Sept. 22 to approve an employment‑agreement extension for City Manager Stewart (referred to in the record variously as Stewart / Stuart / Mister Biedenboe).
Public commenters were split: several residents and business leaders urged delaying a decision until newly elected council members are seated so the entire incoming council could weigh in, while many others — including longtime business and civic…
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