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Commission shortlists candidates but deadlocks on appointment after late‑night votes
Summary
At a special meeting on April 13, the Birmingham City Commission interviewed six finalists for a vacant seat, shortlisted three, then deadlocked on an appointment after roll‑call votes ended in ties; commissioners agreed to resume the appointment at the next regular meeting and named a temporary mayor pro tem.
The Birmingham City Commission conducted interviews for a vacant commission seat on April 13 and narrowed its shortlist, but the panel failed to reach a majority appointment after late‑night roll‑call voting ended in a tie.
The commission convened at 6 p.m. for a special appointment workshop and heard seven applicants (one withdrawn). Candidates who addressed the panel included Rick Weatherholt, Leo Duresi, Gordon Thompson, Brian Gordon (via Zoom), Deborah Horner, Doug White and others. Each applicant was allotted about three minutes for an introduction and roughly four minutes of questioning from…
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