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Council adopts appointment of Cheryl Lynn Hodges after debate over resignation proof
Summary
The Paterson council voted to appoint Cheryl Lynn Hodges to the Rent Leveling Board despite objections from some members that the alleged resignation had not been formally confirmed; the resolution passed 6–1 with two absences.
The Paterson Municipal Council on March 25 adopted Resolution No. 26149 appointing Cheryl Lynn Hodges to the Rent Leveling Board after a contentious discussion about whether a vacancy had been properly confirmed.
Councilman Velez said a public social-media post from the outgoing commissioner constituted a resignation and moved to appoint Hodges immediately. Several colleagues questioned whether social-media alone…
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