CouncilTrac · Matter
What this is
Council will discuss the procedure it uses to elect a Mayor Pro Tem before conducting that election.
Council action
Motion to approve deliberating the election of the Mayor Pro Tem in Executive Session
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Dan Barrios.
4 yes · 3 no
| Amir Omar | No |
| Arefin Shamsul | Yes |
| Curtis Dorian | Yes |
| Jennifer Justice | No |
| Dan Barrios | Yes |
| Joe Corcoran | No |
| Ken Hutchenrider | Yes |
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — May 19, 2025 meeting
- May 19, 2025 Vote taken — May 19, 2025 meeting · Approved 4-3
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — May 19, 2025
Discuss process/procedure
Official agenda language
DISCUSS THE PROCESS/PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE MAYOR PRO TEM
Documents
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