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Council appoints Kyle Mertz to temporary seat; mayor administers oath

City of Altoona Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The Altoona City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Kyle Mertz to fill a temporary council vacancy for military service and Mayor Dean O'Connor swore him in at the July 7 meeting.

The Altoona City Council voted to appoint Kyle Mertz to a temporary council seat vacated due to military service, and Mayor Dean O'Connor administered the oath of office at the start of the July 7 meeting.

The resolution to appoint Mertz was presented and passed by roll call vote. Council proceeded immediately to a swearing-in ceremony; Mayor Dean O'Connor conducted the oath that formalized Mertz's temporary service on the council.

The appointment was recorded in the meeting roll as approved and Mertz took his seat for the remainder of the meeting. There was no public comment objecting to the appointment during the session. The council then moved on to approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes before additional business.