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Motion to appoint Jill Shelton as administrator fails after dispute over conduct
Summary
A motion to appoint Jill Shelton as city administrator was introduced and seconded but failed after debate that included an allegation about a social-media post. Supporters praised her qualifications; opponents raised concerns about credibility.
Council members debated a motion to appoint Jill Shelton as city administrator during open session. The motion — moved from the floor and seconded by Jeff — drew praise from colleagues who called Shelton "the most qualified person" and noted certifications and prior periods of acting in the role. The motion was later called to a vote but did not pass on the record.
During discussion, a council member accused Shelton of falsifying a claim about a social-media post, stating, "She lied to us about that meme. It was posted at 02:00 in the morning. She was not in training when she did that." That allegation was raised during the appointment debate; the transcript does not include a contemporaneous rebuttal or confirmation and the motion was ultimately recorded as failed after subsequent procedural activity.
