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University Park trustees spar over appointments; mayor pro-tem nomination fails
Summary
Trustees debated restoring appointment authority to the mayor, activation of the education advisory committee, and several liaison and mayor pro-tem appointments; a motion to appoint Trustee Karen Lewis as mayor pro tem failed on a 3–3 vote, while some committee liaison appointments advanced and other items were tabled for workshop review.
The Village of University Park Board of Trustees spent significant time debating appointment authority, committee activation and liaison assignments, culminating in a tied vote on a mayor pro‑tem appointment. Trustees clashed over process, seniority and fairness as residents and trustees urged clearer procedures for committee appointments.
Trustee Jenkins moved to table an ordinance restoring appointment authority to the mayor so the item could be workshopped; the board also debated whether…
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