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Bill Schley elected Manitowoc common council president in 6–4 vote
Summary
At the organizational meeting the Manitowoc Common Council elected Alderman Bill Schley as council president in a 6–4 roll-call vote and immediately administered the oath; nominees Bill Schley and Brett Vanderkin each addressed the council before the vote.
Alderman Bill Schley was elected president of the Manitowoc Common Council in a 6–4 roll-call vote during the council’s organizational meeting. The clerk reported six votes for Schley and four for Brett Vanderkin, and the mayor announced Schley as council president; the clerk then administered the oath for the office.
Alderman Eric Sikwitz nominated Schley, praising his leadership across committees and his ability to build consensus. "I think Bill has really taken a leadership role of the…
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