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Council appoints Mr. Echols to fill Precinct 2 vacancy

Crestview City Council · January 20, 2026
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Summary

After interviewing three finalists, the Crestview City Council voted 4–0 (one member absent) to appoint Mr. Echols to the vacant Precinct 2 seat. Council discussion highlighted school safety, disaster planning and communication with residents.

The Crestview City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting to appoint Mr. Echols to fill the Precinct 2 vacancy left by Mr. Bullard. Councilman Frost moved to appoint Mr. Echols; the motion was seconded and carried 4–0 with one member absent.

Mr. Echols, a long-time Crestview resident and retired Air Force member who has worked at Eglin as a civil servant, told the council…

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