Appoint new council member to fill vacant seat
In Plain English
A city council seat became vacant on January 8, 2013. The council will choose from 11 candidates including Mike Ali, Stann Cortez, Don Gosney, Eduardo Martinez, Jael Myrick, Vinay Pimplé, Bea Roberson, Kathleen Sullivan, Tony Thurmond, Eleanor Thompson, and Mark Wassberg. The appointed person serves until the next regular election.
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Votes
Motion that public speakers be allowed to sign up to speak until after all of the candidates have made their statements
3 to 3
Motion to extend the meeting 15 minutes
Motion to appoint Eduardo Martinez
3 to 2
Motion to appoint Jael Myrick
4 to 1
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