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Council appoints Michael to Parks and Recreation Commission after interviews
Summary
After interviewing three candidates for one full‑term vacancy, the Saratoga City Council moved and approved a voice vote to appoint Michael to the Parks and Recreation Commission; staff will contact the appointee tomorrow and the swearing‑in is scheduled for March 4.
The Saratoga City Council appointed Michael to fill a full‑term vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission following brief deliberations after three candidate interviews. Council member Bilal moved to appoint Michael; the motion was seconded (the transcript records the second as “Cody”), and the council approved the appointment by voice vote.
Council deliberations focused on candidates’ familiarity with local parks and experience working with the public. Bilal said the council faced a “tough choice” among “passionate” candidates and said Michael’s park experience and public‑engagement work made him a likely choice. The motion to appoint Michael was made during the post‑interview discussion; Mayor Chuck Page then called for a voice vote and declared the matter decided.
The transcript does not include a roll‑call tally; the record shows multiple “aye” responses and no recorded oppositions or abstentions. The council noted staff would contact the chosen appointee the next day and that the selected candidate will be invited to the March 4 city council meeting for the swearing‑in.
No ordinances, statutes, or budgetary approvals were made in this session; this item was a personnel appointment to a city advisory commission. The council adjourned and announced a separate joint session scheduled for 06:00, with participation details on the city website.
