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Tracy Taylor elected Auburn deputy mayor in 4-3 council vote after competing nominations
Summary
The Auburn City Council elected Council member Tracy Taylor as deputy mayor for 2026 in a 4-3 vote, following competing nominations from Council member Sturgis (Taylor) and Council member Traut Manuel (Deputy Mayor Cheryl Raikes). Council debate emphasized collaboration, leadership and readiness to act in the mayor's absence.
Tracy Taylor was elected deputy mayor of Auburn for 2026 by the City Council on Dec. 1, 2025, winning a 4-3 hand count over incumbent Deputy Mayor Cheryl Raikes.
The council opened nominations under its Rules of Procedure. Council member Sturgis nominated Taylor, who accepted and described the deputy mayor role as “an opportunity to help strengthen teamwork, support each council member and ensure that we…
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