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Coachella council appoints Frank Figueroa as mayor after split debate and legal counsel advice
Summary
After exchanges over process and transparency, the council voted to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Frank Figueroa to fill the mayoral vacancy; legal counsel advised a councilmember—s participation could present a common-law conflict of interest, and the appointee accepted the nomination and was sworn in immediately.
The Coachella City Council voted on April 27 to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Frank Figueroa to fill the city—s vacant mayoral seat after a lengthy public comment period and extended council debate on process and transparency.
Council discussion split between members advocating an expedited appointment and those seeking a more open application and interview process. One councilmember moved to appoint Doctor Frank Figueroa; another moved to open an application process and interviews so residents could see candidates in…
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