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Council appoints library trustee and a contested historic‑preservation commissioner seat
Summary
Council appointed Melissa Gonzalez unanimously to the Brown Library Board of Trustees and appointed Betty Mooring to the Historic Preservation Commission in a 3‑2 vote after opposition from two councilmembers; the minutes record the roll call for both actions.
At its Jan. 10 meeting the Washington City Council made two board appointments: Melissa Gonzalez was appointed to the Brown Library Board of Trustees to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2024, and Betty Mooring was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission to fill the unexpired term of Cheri Vaughn (term to expire June 30, 2022).
The Brown Library appointment, moved by Councilmember Lou Hodges and seconded by Mayor Pro tem Richard Brooks, passed unanimously. The Historic Preservation Commission appointment was moved by Councilmember Mike Renn and seconded by Mayor Pro tem Brooks; Councilmembers Bobby E. Roberson and Lou Hodges opposed, and the motion carried 3‑2.
The minutes record the votes but do not provide further explanation of the opposition. Both appointments were authorized by recorded vote and the terms were included in the meeting record.
