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Carson Benner chosen to fill McMinnVille Ward 3 council vacancy
Summary
Following interviews with multiple applicants for the Ward 3 vacancy, the McMinnville City Council appointed Carson Benner by a 3-2 vote. Councilors cited his local civic experience, school-board service and engagement on housing and infrastructure issues.
The McMinnville City Council appointed Carson Benner to the Ward 3 vacancy after interviews with several candidates. The council selected Benner by a 3-2 vote after deliberations that emphasized candidate experience, community ties and policy priorities.
Benner, a longtime McMinnville resident who has served on the school board and civic organizations, told the council he would focus on housing, infrastructure and fiscal stewardship. "I think McMinnville is at an inflection point where we have a lot of issues affecting livability converging at the same time," Benner said in his interview, citing housing and budget pressures.
Councilors praised the depth of applicants but said they were looking for a balance of local experience and practical knowledge; Benner drew support for his institutional knowledge of local initiatives and prior civic service. The appointee will be sworn in at the next regular council meeting, and the council noted that the appointed member generally will stand for election in November if they choose to continue in office.
What happens next: Benner will assume the Ward 3 seat and participate in upcoming council business; the city will schedule the swearing-in at the next regular meeting.
