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Council appoints Lisa Figge to fill short-term council vacancy
Summary
Onancock council voted to appoint Lisa Figge to a vacancy on the council through 12/31/2024 under the council's practice of appointing the highest vote-earner to short interim terms; the motion passed on a roll call.
Council considered the mayor's request to fill a council vacancy and moved to appoint Lisa Figge to serve the remainder of the term through Dec. 31, 2024. A councilor explained the practice of appointing the highest vote earner from the prior election for short interim appointments; the appointment was moved and seconded.
A roll-call vote recorded ayes from the council and the mayor; the motion passed. Council members noted the shortness of the term and that it gives the appointee limited but meaningful opportunity to serve before the start of the next term.
