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Council considers multiple nominees and appoints Jack Hayden to fill council vacancy
Summary
After three nomination rounds and roll-call votes that produced a failure and a tie, the council appointed Jack Hayden to the vacant Taylor City Council seat under charter section 4.5. Members debated 'next-in-line' versus open selection approaches.
The council considered several nominees to fill the vacant council seat under City Charter section 4.5. Initial nominations included Keith Lehman (first vote failed), then Justin Modrowski (vote deadlocked), and later Jack Hayden, who received enough votes to be appointed.
Councilmembers discussed whether to follow a 'next‑in‑line' approach that mirrors election results or to exercise broader discretion in selecting a qualified candidate. Some members argued that the council should honor the voters' next‑in‑line preference; others said appointment authority rests with the council. After debate and roll‑call voting, the council approved Jack Hayden’s appointment and asked staff to take the necessary steps to seat him.
