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Springfield Ward 3 nominee Williams voted down on 6-3 city council vote
The Springfield City Council voted down the appointment of Roy Williams Jr. for Ward 3 alderman at its meeting Tuesday.
Ward 2 Ald. Shawn Gregory, Ward 4 Ald. John Fulgenzi and Ward 7 Ald. Joe McMenamin voted for Williams' appointment.
Ward 1 Ald. Chuck Redpath, Ward 5 Ald. Andrew Proctor, Ward 6 Ald. Kristin DiCenso, Ward 8 Ald. Erin Conley, Ward 9 Ald. Jim Donelan and Ward 10 Ald. Ralph Hanauer voted against him.
Because the resolution was moved to "emergency passage," Williams needed seven "yes" votes.
Read more: https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/03/02/springfield-city-council-votes-against-alderman-appointee/6894377002/
(Springfield State Journal Register)
