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Council appoints Tom Whitehead to vacant seat; no action taken in prior executive session

City of Southgate City Council · December 17, 2025
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Summary

After an executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(f), the council appointed Tom Whitehead to replace Mike Lycans; the motion passed by voice vote Aye 5 Nay 0 and a voice roll call was taken.

Following an executive session held under KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss matters that might lead to filling a vacant council position, the Council returned to open session and appointed Tom Whitehead to the council seat previously held by Mike Lycans. The appointment motion (mover: Messmer; second: Hartman) passed by voice vote, recorded as Aye 5 Nay 0, and a voice roll call was taken.

The minutes state that no action was taken during the executive session itself. The appointment fills the vacancy on the council; the minutes do not record a swearing-in ceremony or an effective date beyond the appointment action recorded during the open session.