The Village of Lincoln Heights council approved several formal actions at its Dec. 22 meeting, including the second reading and passage of Ordinance 2025-02, the temporary-appropriations ordinance needed to fund first-quarter 2026 expenses.

The council conducted roll call and voted to excuse Councilwoman Key (absence noted). Minutes for the committee-of-the-whole and regular council meeting of Dec. 8 were filed with any necessary corrections by voice vote earlier in the meeting.

During old business the council advanced Ordinance 2025-02. After a motion to proceed and discussion, roll-call votes were recorded with six 'yes' votes and the ordinance passed. Councilmembers recorded as voting yes included Councilwoman Phyllis Baber, Councilwoman Nona Calhoun Mumea, Councilman Duran Stanuels, Councilwoman Laverne Mitchell, Vice Mayor Linda Childs Jeter and Mayor Ruby Kenzie Mumphrey.

Council also moved to receive and accept the village manager’s monthly report. Councilmembers discussed whether an emergency clause was necessary for the temporary appropriation and concluded it was not required for this temporary measure.

No items were postponed. The council adjourned after the mayor’s remarks.