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Council appoints Eric Overholser mayor in 4-3 vote; Overholser sworn in
Battle Ground City Council · January 6, 2026
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The Battle Ground City Council appointed Councilmember Eric Overholser as mayor by a 4-3 vote and administered his oath of office; the council also named Amy Vail deputy mayor earlier in the meeting.
The Battle Ground City Council appointed Councilmember Eric Overholser to serve as mayor for a term running Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2027, by a 4-3 vote. The clerk read the result aloud: "By a vote of 4 to 3, the council has appointed Councilmember Overholzer to serve as mayor from 01/01/2026, to 12/31/2027." Overholser then took…
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