Mayor Pro Tem appointment dispute
Summary
The Mayor's initial pick of Lisa Borgen as Mayor Pro Tem sparked debate and a failed 5-2 vote before the Mayor switched to Chuck Hendrickson, which passed unanimously. The city attorney clarified the appointment is the Mayor's alone under the City Charter.
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Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The hire could affect city recreation spending and program costs, though the source doesn’t include salary or budget details.
The council and residents get a clear line of mayoral succession.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jan 12, 2026
The Mayor's initial pick of Lisa Borgen as Mayor Pro Tem sparked debate and a failed 5-2 vote before the Mayor switched to Chuck Hendrickson, which passed unanimously. The city attorney clarified the appointment is the Mayor's alone under the City Charter.
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