Council reopens mayor pro tem appointment, votes to replace earlier selection

Jun 3, 2026

After lively council debate about leadership, work capacity and possible conflicts, council voted to reconsider the May 19 appointment and approved a new mayor pro tem selection; remarks included questions about perceived conflicts and whether the position wielded extra authority.

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At Item 5 council reopened a May 19 appointment to reconsider the mayor pro tem position. The mayor said he wanted discussion because the prior vote had been rushed, and multiple council members offered strong, contrasting views about who should serve.

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