Fredonia's Open Village Board Seat Will Be Filled 'Soon,' According to Ferguson

The Village of Fredonia has had a vacancy on its Board of Trustees since Jon Espersen's resignation last month, but it appears that a decision on who will fill that open seat will be made shortly. Mayor Mike Ferguson, who gave an update on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday, says the village has been conducting interviews, and five candidates have applied for that seat to fill out the rest of Espersen's four-year term. According to Ferguson, it's a process the village doesn't want to rush... 

Mike Ferguson: candidate would have to commit to running for the seat

He says a decision will be made "soon." While that process plays out, Ferguson says the village board has been holding off on making any "big decisions" that will impact the village. He explains why...

Mike Ferguson: unfair to have only three trustees vote

Following Espersen's departure, the village had only three available trustees for a period of time due to Ben Brauchler having surgery. Ferguson says the four current board members will be available for their next regular meeting on Monday.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Mike Ferguson.

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