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Lafayette council appoints Kyle Bollier to fill vacancy after public endorsements and interviews
Summary
After interviewing four finalists and hearing public comment, Lafayette City Council voted 5–1 to appoint Kyle Bollier to the seat left vacant by the former mayor’s resignation. Councilors cited Bollier’s interview performance, recent election showing and public support as reasons for the appointment.
Lafayette City Council voted 5–1 to appoint Kyle Bollier to the council vacancy created by former Mayor J. D. Maungeltz’s resignation. The appointment followed a special meeting in which the council interviewed four finalists and then heard public comment that heavily favored Bollier.
Bollier told the council in a 30-minute interview that the council’s primary roles include legislative decision-making, quasi-judicial duties and serving as the community’s voice, and emphasized coalition-building and preparedness for wildfire and other climate risks. “Nothing else matters that Lafayette does if our town burns down,” Bollier said, framing…
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