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Council names Britt Livdahl deputy mayor, Rick Eckert alternate
Summary
Council appointed Councilwoman Britt Livdahl as deputy mayor and Councilman Rick Eckert as alternate deputy mayor to fill leadership gaps following a council resignation; both nominations were approved by roll call.
Council moved to fill the deputy mayor vacancy created by Councilmember Gary McVay's recent departure. Councilmember Rick Eckert nominated Councilwoman Britt Livdahl for deputy mayor; the nomination was seconded and Livdahl accepted.
Livdahl responded, “It's just an honor that, my colleagues trust me,” before the roll‑call vote confirmed her appointment. Council then nominated and confirmed Rick Eckert as alternate deputy mayor by roll call. Members clarified these appointments do not change pay or create automatic assumptions beyond running meetings when needed.
The appointments were procedural and passed with unanimous votes recorded on the meeting roll call.
