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Council selects Council member Meng as mayor pro tem after contested nominations
Summary
Following a heated exchange over tradition and potential conflicts tied to pending lawsuits, the council voted to appoint Council member Meng as mayor pro tem; one council member abstained and several raised procedural and conflict concerns during debate.
The Ojai City Council on Jan. 27 selected Council member Meng as mayor pro tem after nominations and extended discussion about tradition, experience and potential conflicts.
Nominations and debate: Council member Whitman nominated Meng. Other council members discussed whether to follow the usual rotation for the ceremonial position or to consider who would be best equipped to act as mayor if needed; discussion included concerns about a…
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