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Council appoints Ryan Grubbs vice mayor after debate over duties and term
Summary
The Harrison City Council appointed Council member Ryan Grubbs as vice mayor for 2018 after members debated whether the post should be ceremonial or carry defined duties; the motion passed on a roll-call vote following nominations and brief remarks from both nominees.
The Harrison City Council voted to appoint Council member Ryan Grubbs as vice mayor for 2018, a position council members said is primarily a contingency role to step in for the mayor if needed.
The motion to appoint Grubbs was made by Mark and seconded by Urbano; the council took a roll-call vote and recorded affirmative votes, and the motion passed. Grubbs said during his remarks, "I would be honored to hold a position," citing service on committees and experience in finance and management. After the vote the council offered congratulations and applause.
The appointment concluded a broader discussion about whether the vice mayor should serve a one-year or two-year term and what duties the post should include. Several members argued for a one-year rotation to give more council members the opportunity to serve; others said consistency and a local presence can be valuable. The mayor and other council members stressed the vice mayor's primary duty is succession and continuity if the mayor is unable to serve.
Council procedure: the motion was made and seconded before a roll-call vote. Multiple council members spoke in favor of both nominees during the discussion; one member said the role could be used to build relationships with departments and the school district, while another emphasized the contingency and succession function as the priority.
The council moved on after recording the appointment. Grubbs will assume the vice mayor responsibilities for 2018 as set by the city charter and council practice.
