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Council appoints Steve Strong to fill vacant seat; sworn in through Dec. 31, 2027
Summary
Following candidate interviews, the council voted to appoint Steve Strong to the vacant council seat and administered the oath; the appointment runs through Dec. 31, 2027. Councilors cited Strong's prior local service and institutional knowledge as reasons for support.
After interviewing two applicants for the vacant council seat, council members moved and seconded a nomination for Steve Strong and held a roll-call vote. Supporters cited his prior service on the Port of Toledo, long-standing volunteer work organizing fireworks and other local contributions; one council member said, "we could very much use that historical knowledge and experience," as a reason for nominating him.
The motion passed and Steve Strong was sworn in to councilor seat number 4. The oath was administered during the meeting and the council recorded the term as expiring Dec. 31, 2027. Councilors also noted the appointed seat-holder will decide whether to run for the seat in the upcoming election cycle; no further action was taken at this meeting.
