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Council appoints Robert Stevenson to finance committee after split motions
Summary
Following competing motions and two roll‑call votes, the council unanimously appointed Robert Stevenson as a full member of the town finance committee; a prior motion to appoint Stevenson as primary with Teresa Morgan as alternate failed on a 3‑2 split.
Council considered two applicants for the vacant finance committee seat created when a member joined the council. Vice Mayor proposed appointing Robert Stevenson as the full member and Teresa Morgan as an alternate; after debate and two competing motions the council first rejected the combined motion and then approved a motion to appoint Stevenson alone.
Roll‑call results on the initial motion (Stevenson primary, Morgan alternate) showed a split (three nay votes), which the mayor ruled failed. The subsequent motion to appoint Stevenson as the sole full member passed in a unanimous roll‑call vote.
Council discussed the merits of both candidates; members praised Morgan’s CPA and internal‑audit credentials and noted Stevenson’s community involvement. The mayor encouraged Morgan to continue attending meetings and to apply for openings expected in November. Stevenson’s term will expire in November 2026, per the posted agenda language.
