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Virginia City Council appoints Justin Scalco to fill one-year vacancy after candidate interviews
Summary
After a series of 10-minute interviews, the Virginia City Council appointed Justin Scalco to a one-year seat ending Dec. 31, 2026. Councilors raised concerns about time limits and an applicant who missed today's interview; the city clerk reported scoring averages that produced the selection.
The Virginia City Council on a voice vote appointed Justin Scalco to a one-year council seat, ending Dec. 31, 2026, after a morning of timed, four-question interviews with multiple applicants.
Councilor Johnson opened the meeting by raising concerns about the process, saying, “I do have concerns that we only allotted 10 minutes for a 1 year appointment,” and asking that candidates be asked to validate that “they are have been residents of the city of Virginia and are actual residents in the city for the last 30 days.” She also noted that one applicant was absent and “was not given an opportunity to have an alternative interview date.”
Pam Levine, the city clerk, explained the…
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