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Council appoints Dan Josephson to planning commission over Ward 3 objections
Summary
The council appointed Dan Josephson to the planning commission to fill a term through 12/31/2026; one council member said Ward 3 voters rejected Josephson in November and objected that the appointment disregards voters, while supporters pointed to his experience and the council's final say on planning recommendations.
The Detroit Lakes City Council voted to appoint Dan Josephson to the planning commission to fill the remainder of a term expiring Dec. 31, 2026, after a heated exchange in which one council member said the appointment would undermine voters in Ward 3.
A council member who identified himself as representing Ward 3 said he had received constituent complaints and argued the November election result…
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