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Council appoints Hampshire to first ward seat after Nichols vacancy
Summary
The Pataskala City Council voted to appoint Mr. Hampshire to the first ward seat to fill the vacancy created by Casey Nichols. The motion passed by roll call after discussion of resignation and oath logistics.
The City Council voted to appoint Mr. Hampshire to the first ward seat to fill the vacancy under Casey Nichols. A council member moved, “I'd like to make a motion to appoint Mr. Hampshire to the first ward seat under um Casey Nichols,” and the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
Council members followed with procedural questions about whether the appointee must resign an existing seat and the timing of the legal oath. The mayor and other members clarified that the resigning councilor must vacate the prior seat before being sworn into the new position. The council completed the roll call and the motion passed.
