HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 02-02 Murdock named acting mayor THE REVIEW Murdock named acting mayor
by Anne Skinner month period, "but no longer, I'd run
another term as councilman, but I just
Councilman Burton Murdock was have too many things going to consider a
appointed by the Maplewood City Council longer term than six months."
to the position of acting mayor at the Councilman Donald Weigert noted,"We
council's Jan. 27 meeting. can make that decision when we want to,
Following the appointment, the council but we should have the word out about the
discussed Mayor Robert Bruton's soon-to- availability of a council seat."
be vacant position.Murdock said,"I'm of The consensus of the council was that
the feeling that someone of this board first priority should be given to those
should serve that six month period candidates who ran in the city's last
(Bruton is expected to resign mid-year)." election, as well as those who are
Councilman Norm Anderson added, "I currently serving on city commissions.
would accept it for that period of time,but The council urged all citizens who are
like I said, I would back Burt up if he interested in serving on the council to
wants it." Murdock had indicated he notify the city staff and submit their
would serve as mayor only for the six qualifications.