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Council elects Posthuma as Mayor Pro Tem; council thanks departing staff, opens searches

City of Cheney City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Councilmember Posthuma was elected Mayor Pro Tem with four votes. The council also recognized departing staff member Ms. Niemeier, introduced Interim Finance Director Ms. Ashford, and announced upcoming searches for a permanent finance director and police chief.

Mayor Elsa Martin called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem at the Jan. 13, 2026 meeting. Councilmembers Barthels and Posthuma were nominated; upon a vote Councilmember Posthuma was elected Mayor Pro Tem with four votes.

During staff reports, Mr. Ableman announced upcoming searches for a permanent Finance Director and Chief of Police and introduced Ms. Ashford as the Interim Finance Director. Mayor Martin and several councilmembers publicly thanked Ms. Niemeier for her years of service and recognized staff work on the updated city website and the Council Action Form. Councilmember Belock also highlighted the Volunteer Page and requested an ad hoc committee for the SAFER grant.

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