Airway council pushes mayoral decision

Pass lighting project for 6th Avenue

Last updated 1/13/2022 at 1:02pm

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Choosing a council chair and Mayor for Airway Heights was moved to the top of the agenda on January 10, and two individuals were nominated to fill the position for the next two years.

Deputy Mayor Veronica Messing nominated current Mayor Sonny Weathers to continue his role as council chair, and council member Larry Bowman nominated himself to fill the spot.

However, council was deadlocked in the vote, as both candidates received three votes. Council member Jennifer Morton had been excused for this meeting and wasn’t present to vote, so neither candidate could reach the...

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