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Mayor breaks tie to appoint John Marquez as interim District 4 council member
Summary
After two nominations for an interim District 4 seat produced a 2–2 tie, the mayor cast the deciding vote under Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:602 and appointed John Marquez; paper filings with the secretary of state are due within 30 days.
The Pineville City Council conducted nominations for an interim District 4 council seat on Jan. 13, receiving nominations for Celeste Mobley and John Marquez.
The council split 2–2 on the two nominees. Legal counsel advised the council that Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:602 requires the mayor to break tie votes in such vacancy-appointment cases; counsel told the council that under the statute the mayor must cast the deciding vote.
The mayor cast the tiebreaking vote for John Marquez, and the motion to appoint Marquez carried. Officials said they would complete and file required paperwork with the secretary of state within 30 days to formalize the appointment.
Why it matters: Filling the vacancy restores full representation for District 4. The mayor’s tiebreaking role in appointment tie votes is grounded in state statute; the council’s record shows two nominees and a mayoral deciding vote rather than a further runoff or special election.
The council administered the appointment and proceeded to related paperwork and filing steps at the meeting’s close.
