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Youngstown committee sets March 4 forum and potential executive session to fill 6th Ward vacancy
Summary
The committee reviewed four applicants for the 6th Ward vacancy, agreed to invite them to speak for three minutes at the March 4 council meeting, and tentatively planned an executive session afterward to deliberate before making a nomination on the floor (the appointment deadline is March 17).
The Committee of the Whole discussed procedures for filling a vacant 6th Ward council seat and agreed on a short, public forum followed by private deliberations if needed.
Chair Mike Ray read four letters of interest received by the clerk and the body considered options for interviews and nominations. Several councilmembers said they preferred an open meeting format that would allow each applicant to speak; others argued for private deliberation…
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