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Council appoints Dr. Tarud Bridal to planning commission after executive session; vote 6‑1
Summary
After an executive session, the council appointed Dr. Tarud Bridal to the planning commission for a term beginning Feb. 1, 2026 and ending Dec. 31, 2028. The motion passed 6‑1; the dissenting member said the no vote reflected preference for a different candidate based on qualifications.
Following an executive session held under Ohio Revised Code provisions for personnel and pending litigation matters, the New Albany City Council returned to open session and voted to appoint Dr. Tarud Bridal to the city’s planning commission for a term that begins Feb. 1, 2026 and ends Dec. 31, 2028.
The motion to appoint passed with six yes votes and one no. A council member who voted no explained the decision in open session, saying Dr. Seigel (a different interviewee) had performed well and that the council member’s standard has been to select the most qualified candidate based on experience; the member said the no vote reflected that longstanding voting practice rather than a personal objection to the appointee.
Council did not record additional conditions or contingencies attached to the appointment; the appointment is effective immediately or starting Feb. 1 as noted during the motion.
