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Ruthven council appoints Nichole Simington to vacant seat after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Ruthven City Council voted unanimously to appoint Nichole Simington to a vacant council seat under Resolution No. 16-2026; the council emphasized the appointee’s availability for regular meetings.
Nichole Simington was appointed to the Ruthven City Council on May 13, 2026, following a public hearing and unanimous vote. Mayor Dustin Johnson opened the hearing and asked applicants Chase Cookman and Nichole Simington to introduce themselves and confirm their availability for council meetings. Council member Morgan Miller said the council wanted an appointee who could reliably attend and participate in meetings.
After the brief presentations, Council approved Resolution No. 16-2026 appointing Simington by a motion from Council member Morgan Miller, seconded by Council member Maya Naig. The vote was recorded as Ayes: Mitch Anderson, Morgan Miller and Maya Naig; Absent: Terrence Williams and Hailey Derrickson. The council did not record any Nays.
The appointment fills a vacant seat on the Ruthven City Council. The council did not set a date in the meeting minutes for Simington’s first official council meeting; council records show the appointment was formalized in the resolution adopted at the meeting.
