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Tazewell council approves several appointments and reappointments, including fire chief and town manager
Summary
Council filled a vacant council seat, swore in a newly appointed member, and reappointed Jessica Hanks, Fire Chief John Thomas, town attorney (Rev Hyatt) and Town Manager Dean Reed; all motions carried on voice votes.
The Town of Tazewell council on Jan. 13 approved a slate of appointments and reappointments, including filling a council vacancy and confirming several town officials.
Council moved to appoint a replacement for the vacated council seat and asked the newly appointed member to come forward to be sworn in. The council then reappointed Jessica Hanks to her position and confirmed reappointments for Fire Chief John Thomas, Town Attorney Rev Hyatt and Town Manager Dean Reed. Each motion was moved, seconded and carried on voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
Members praised the appointees’ qualifications during the meeting. One council member cited Ms. Hanks’s participation in prior community meetings as evidence of her engagement; the council carried each motion with general assent.
