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Council appoints Kimberly Bowman to budget committee
Summary
Kimberly Bowman was appointed to the budget committee for a term through Dec. 31, 2028; council members spoke in support and the motion passed 6-0. Council noted staff omitted a standard applicant question set in the packet and retained the option to ask applicants questions in future hearings.
The council appointed Kimberly Bowman to the Toledo budget committee on Jan. 28 for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2028. Members who know Bowman spoke in support, saying she is active in the community and brings valuable perspective.
During the item, a councilor raised that the packet omitted a standard set of applicant questions typically asked of first-time nominees; staff acknowledged the oversight and said council may ask applicants questions or defer appointments if it prefers. Councilor Kaufman and others vouched for Bowman's community engagement. The motion to appoint passed unanimously, 6-0.
Staff told the council it will continue recruiting to fill remaining vacancies and invited councilors to refer candidates to staff for consideration at upcoming meetings.
