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Columbus council explains vacancy process and president signals preference for Black woman placeholder
Summary
Council held a public hearing on filling the District 7 vacancy, outlined the charter process and timetable (32 applicants, 10 finalists) and heard Council President Hardin say she is "inclined to support an African American woman" and prefers a placeholder who will not run for reelection.
Council President Hardin opened a public hearing on the vacancy left by Councilmember Favor, saying the city followed its charter appointment process and the clerk verified residency for applicants. Thirty-two people applied by the Dec. 9 deadline and the clerk compiled a list of 10 finalists for tonight's hearing.
Hardin described the steps ahead: finalists were invited to speak (three minutes each), council members may discuss applicants in executive session,…
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