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Council appoints two residents to budget committee after brief interviews
Summary
Council appointed Jeremiah Platt and Becky to two three-year seats on the budget committee after hearing brief statements about applicants’ budget experience and local ties.
The council appointed two residents to the city’s budget committee after reviewing six applications and listening to three in-person statements.
Jeremiah Platt described a 38-year residency in Jervis and decades of organizational experience, including HR leadership and involvement with budgeting at a 500-employee organization. "I've been here 38 years, and so I have a real vested interest in the city being successful," Platt said as he summarized his budget and personnel background.
Another applicant, Becky, emphasized long-term residence and small-business bookkeeping experience, noting local knowledge and a desire to support the city’s fiscal stability. Council members praised in-person attendance as an indicator of dedication; after discussion the council selected Jeremiah Platt for the first seat and Becky for the second seat by unanimous voice vote.
Next steps: the new members will begin their terms on the three-year committee and will participate in upcoming budget-review meetings.
