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Bradenton appoints Kemp Schuessler to Ward 3 and narrowly approves state cooperation resolution amid home‑rule concerns
Summary
Council voted 3–1 to appoint Kemp Schuessler to the Ward 3 vacancy and later approved (3–1) a late‑filed resolution directing staff to cooperate with the state’s government‑efficiency review; several councilmembers raised home‑rule and oversight concerns during debate.
The Bradenton City Council filled the Ward 3 vacancy July 23 and approved a resolution to cooperate with a state government review effort after a contested debate.
After deliberation over six applicants, the council moved and carried a motion to appoint Kemp Schuessler to the Ward 3 seat by a 3–1 vote. Multiple councilmembers praised the applicant pool and discussed improvements to the interim‑appointment process for future vacancies.
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