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Nutter Fort council approves first reading of ordinance expanding mayoral appointment authority for municipal judge
Summary
On first reading Council accepted Ordinance 2026-03, amending town code sections related to the mayor appointing a municipal judge; Rick Lafferty moved the ordinance and it passed unanimously on first reading.
The Nutter Fort Town Council on April 28 accepted Ordinance 2026-03 on first reading, which amends Article 171.02 and 131.01 of the codified ordinances concerning the mayor's authority to appoint a municipal judge. Council discussion considered the proposed amendment before the motion.
Councilor Rick Lafferty moved to accept the ordinance; Charlene Louk seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The minutes record the vote but do not include text of the amendment; the item proceeded on first-reading acceptance and will return for subsequent procedural steps as required by town ordinance.
