The City of Brentwood is on the lookout for a civic-minded individual to join its City Commission, filling the spot left vacant by Susannah Macmillan, who stepped down on May 13; interested residents have until June 27 to throw their hats in the ring for the July 14 appointment, announced by Commissioner Janet Donahue according to a report by Brentwood's official website.
Those hoping to apply for the coveted seat must not only complete an online application but also provide a narrative on their involvement in the community and explain their desire to serve as a city official, the application process which can be found on Brentwood's website specifies the requirements and the July 14 Board of Commissioners Meeting date where commissioners will disclose their votes after ballot collection.
The chosen one will have the opportunity to influence city decisions until May 2027, which is when the seat goes back to the people in a general election; the newly minted commissioner could opt to seek re-election or step aside for fresh candidates.
Meanwhile, an ethics complaint aimed at Vice Mayor Rhea Little met its end, the Commission deciding to dismiss the charges based on findings from an independent investigation led by attorney Gail Vaughn Ashworth, who, after thorough scrutiny, concluded Little had not crossed any lines, her report which recommended "no action be taken against Commissioner Rhea Little," was cited by the City of Brentwood's announcement.
