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Cedar City Council appoints Phil Schmidt to fill vacant seat after public interviews
Summary
After interviewing three finalists, the council voted 4-1 to appoint Phil Schmidt to the vacant City Council seat and immediately administered the oath; candidates Elise Carden and Jaden Reardon each presented priorities including responsible growth, water and infrastructure during their five-minute interviews.
Cedar City — The Cedar City Council voted Nov. 12 to appoint Phil Schmidt to fill a vacant council seat and swore him in during the same meeting.
The council interviewed three applicants: Elise Carden, who described herself as a lifelong Cedar City resident and middle-school staff member and emphasized responsible growth and infrastructure; Jaden Reardon, a local business owner who stressed controlled growth and water planning; and Phil Schmidt, a recent mayoral…
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