The San Carlos City Council has voted in favor of Andy Klein to be the new mayor. Councilman Grocott nominated newly appointed member Brad Lewis to be Mayor. That nomination was voted down. The council then voted on Andy Klein, who was nominated by councilman Randy Royce. Klein was then confirmed by a 5-0 vote.
An emotional Klein gave an acceptance speech noting the loss of his good friend Omar Ahmad and his wish to serve as mayor in honor of the former mayor.
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What I’m thinking is that it is a disgusting example of rewarding bad behavior. It also violates the city’s code of ethics. The only possible benefit is to combine Andy’s Vice Mayor and Mayor terms into one year and be done with him.
I am incredibly disappointed in the other councilmen. Matt made the right move by nominating Brad but then didn’t vote “no” on Andy.