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Jefferson council declines to appoint interim mayor, leaves vacancy until election
Summary
After public calls to fill the mayoral vacancy, the Jefferson City Council voted following executive session to keep the office vacant and proceed to the upcoming election sign‑up period.
The Jefferson City Council voted on Dec. 16 to leave the mayor’s seat vacant instead of appointing an interim mayor, concluding the matter after an executive session and a post‑session motion that passed by voice vote.
Public voices: Several residents urged the council to appoint an interim mayor during the public comment portion. Tammy Smith, a local business owner, told the council she "would respectfully request…
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