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Council elects Ward 3 council member as vice mayor; motion passes with two abstentions
Summary
After nominations and brief debate, the council voted to make the Ward 3 council member vice mayor for a two‑year term; the motion passed 5–0 with two abstentions and the appointment will stand for the next two years.
The Cheverly Town Council selected a vice mayor during its May 10 meeting. After motions and discussion, Council Member Frey nominated the Ward 3 council member to the vice‑mayor post; the motion was seconded and carried with five votes in favor and two abstentions.
Council Member Frey explained the nomination by citing experience and institutional knowledge: she told colleagues that the nominee had “the experience” and “knowledge of what’s been happening,” and that the nominee’s institutional skill set would help support the mayor and the council as new members settle in.
Councilmember Garces seconded the nomination. The mayor called the vote; the council responded with voice votes in favor, recording two abstentions (Council Members Wade and Loic), and the mayor declared the motion approved for a two‑year term.
The selection process included an initial nomination that was withdrawn before a final motion was made. Council members used the debate period to note the nominee’s familiarity with policy and communications and to stress continuity as the council begins a new term.
What’s next: the newly elected vice mayor will serve the two‑year term; the council will move on to remaining agenda items and administrative reports.
