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Romulus council adopts vacancy‑procedure ordinance after debate over 'drawing lots' tie‑breaker
Summary
Council approved final adoption of a council vacancy procedure ordinance that adds sections 2.19–2.26 to the Romulus Code of Ordinances; debate centered on section 2.26(d), which resolves tie applicant scores by a drawing. The ordinance passed 5–1; Councilwoman Kathy Abdo recorded the lone dissent.
The Romulus City Council adopted a council vacancy procedure ordinance at its Feb. 9 meeting after debate about how to resolve ties between applicants.
The ordinance (second reading and final adoption) adds sections 2.19 through 2.26 to the Romulus Code of Ordinances. The clerk and city attorney read aloud charter language and election‑law guidance that frame the city’s obligation to fill vacancies within 45 days and the state practice for breaking ties by lot. The city…
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