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Lynn Bridal elected council president as Benton chosen vice president
Summary
At its July 7 meeting the Tupelo City Council elected Council Vice President Lynn Bridal as council president and confirmed Benton as vice president after a brief debate over whether leadership selection is by rotation or nomination.
Council Vice President Lynn Bridal was elected council president at the Tupelo City Council's July 7 meeting following a nomination and voice vote.
The outgoing presiding member, speaking as the chair, explained the practice: nominations are opened and members vote; the vice president has traditionally been nominated to succeed. A councilmember questioned whether the role rotates automatically; the chair replied that the process requires nomination and a majority vote. After nominations, the council conducted a voice vote on Bridal’s elevation and the motion carried.
Council then opened nominations for vice president. A nomination for Benton was seconded and approved; Benton approached the podium for acknowledgement.
The leadership changes take effect immediately. No roll-call tallies were recorded in the public transcript; the record reflects voice votes and motions carried.
