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Seabrook council appoints five-member Capital Improvements Advisory Committee after debate over developer appointee
Summary
Council approved five members to the new state-mandated Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, after debate about a potential conflict of interest raised by one councilmember regarding appointee Gary Johnson.
Seabrook's City Council voted July 7 to appoint five members to the new Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, approving a slate that included Sherry Smith, Josh Perella, Rob Heffner, Walter Hammond and Gary Johnson.
Council discussion focused on whether a developer with active local projects should sit on the advisory panel. Councilmember (4) argued against appointing Gary Johnson, saying, “Mr. Johnson currently does have projects in Seabrook that stand to gain from the impact fees,” and raised conflict-of-interest concerns. Supporters said the body is advisory and that council retains final authority over any fee recommendations. After an amendment to add Gary Johnson passed, the full slate was adopted by voice vote and recorded as unanimous on the final motion.
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