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Council bypasses vacancy rules and swears in Miss Hughes as Ward 5 councilwoman
Summary
Because there was a single applicant for the Ward 5 vacancy, the council voted to bypass the vacancy-resolution requirements, approved the appointment and administered the oath to Miss Hughes to serve as Ward 5 councilwoman.
Hopkinsville City Council moved to fill a Ward 5 vacancy on July 7 after determining there was only one applicant. Council member Travis Martin moved to bypass the city's resolution requirements for filling the vacancy and go straight to a vote; the motion was seconded and approved on a roll call.
Following the successful vote, the council conducted a formal swearing-in ceremony for 'Miss Hughes' as the Ward 5 councilwoman. The presiding official administered the oath and the council welcomed the new member to serve under the Hopkinsville City code of office.
Council minutes record the procedural motion, the roll-call approval, and the oath given at the meeting; no formal contest or further procedural steps were recorded because the council noted a single applicant. The newly sworn-in councilwoman will assume duties for Ward 5 per city ordinance.
