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Tim Jackson elected mayor pro tem; Mayor Morrison named Cape Canaveral delegate to Space Coast TPO
Summary
Council members voted to make Council Member Tim Jackson mayor pro tem and later appointed Mayor Wes Morrison as the city's voting delegate to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization; the mayor pro tem election was unanimous (4–0), the SCTPO delegate vote passed 3–1.
The City Council voted by ballot to elect Council Member Tim Jackson as mayor pro tem and later appointed Mayor Wes Morrison as the city’s voting delegate to the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (SCTPO).
Council used paper ballots to choose a mayor pro tem from among seated members; the clerk announced that Council Member Jackson had received a majority and the council voted to approve the ballots. The mayor pro tem vote was recorded as unanimous (4–0).
On regional representation, Council Member Willis summarized his recent work on safety projects and pedestrian improvements at the FDOT level and said he wished to continue representing the city on the SCTPO. Mayor Morrison expressed interest in serving as the city’s delegate for 2026 and the council voted 3–1 to appoint him, with Council Member Willis recording the lone dissent.
Votes recorded: - Mayor Pro Tem election: approved 4–0 (ballot; council approval recorded). - SCTPO delegate appointment: Tim Jackson — yes; Wes Morrison — yes (appointed as delegate); Thomas Shoryak — yes; Council Member Willis — no. Motion passed 3–1.
Mayor Morrison accepted the appointment and pledged to provide regular reports to the council about SCTPO work and to coordinate with staff on transportation priorities for Cape Canaveral.
