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Pete Simmons nominated as Bennet Council president; committee rosters reappointed
Summary
During annual reorganization on Dec. 8, the council nominated Pete Simmons as Council President (motion carried with one abstention) and reappointed members to standing committees for 2026.
At its Dec. 8 meeting the Bennet City Council conducted its annual reorganization. Jesse Schmidt moved and Josh Buck seconded a nomination of Councilmember Pete Simmons to serve as Council President. The motion carried with an abstention from Dan Zieg; the minutes record the motion as carried.
Mayor Ryan Cheney presented the council committee appointments for 2026. The minutes list committee assignments by member: Finance (Pete Simmons, Jesse Schmidt); Housing (Jesse Schmidt, Dan Zieg); Streets (Josh Buck, Pete Simmons); Parks (Josh Buck, Jesse Schmidt); Personnel (Pete Simmons, Dan Zieg); Utilities (Josh Buck, Dan Zieg). The council re-appointed members to remain on their current committees as shown in the minutes.
The minutes do not record further debate over appointments or provide background statements from nominees.
