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Musso elected council president in 4–3 roll call; Barley named vice president

Red Lion Borough Council · January 5, 2026
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Summary

Red Lion council elected Antonio Musso as council president by a 4–3 roll call and confirmed Cynthia Barley as vice president unanimously; Chris Minnich was chosen as president pro tem on a subsequent 5–2 roll call.

Mayor-Elect Aleksa (Ali) Keithan called the meeting to order and council leadership nominations were held. Cynthia Barley nominated Antonio Musso for Council President; Chris Minnich seconded. The roll-call vote was recorded as Heister — no; Holloway — yes; Klinedinst — no (citing incomplete NIMS training and stop-sign approvals); Phillips — no; Barley — yes; Minnich — yes; Musso — yes. The motion carried 4–3 and Musso assumed the president role.

Mr. Musso nominated Ms. Barley for Council Vice President; Mr. Minnich seconded and the motion passed by unanimous consent. For President Pro Tem, Ms. Barley nominated Mr. Minnich and Mr. Musso seconded; the roll call was Heister — no; Holloway — yes; Klinedinst — yes; Phillips — no; Barley — yes; Minnich — yes; Musso — yes, carrying the motion 5–2. Mr. Klinedinst’s objections during these votes referenced procedural and training concerns rather than personnel qualifications.