Letter from Jill Basile
Basile: Transparency Is Needed in Ward 7
As a resident of Ward 7 and a county representative, I am deeply concerned about the prolonged vacancy in our ward’s City Council seat, unfilled since mid-September. Mayor Drnek recently explained that multiple candidates initially considered for this role have backed out, citing concerns about potential repercussions if they were to serve in an interim capacity. While I understand the difficulties, this ongoing vacancy has left Ward 7 without a voice during a critical time for budget discussions and other pressing matters.
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