Aaron Peck will be Salina's newest city commissioner.
On what originally was a three-one vote, Peck was selected from a field of 10 candidates to fill the remainder of Rod Franz's commission term. Prior to the vote, City Manager Mike Schrage told commissioners that an 11th candidate, Kay Crawford, had withdrawn her name.
"Kay Crawford was one of the applicants and she's subsequently withdrawn her application, indicated that she wasn't sure whether you'd get good turnout, was volunteering herself up in the event that might be the case, but seeing how many applications you did receive, she chose to then withdraw," Schrage said.
After the vote, Commissioner Trent Davis, who did not vote for Peck, asked City Attorney Greg Bengtson what the procedure was for changing a vote as it pertained to Peck's candidacy. Bengtson said that since changing his vote would not affect the outcome of Peck's selection, Davis could simply note a change in his vote.
"I would certainly want him to be welcomed with an unanimous show of support for his appointment," Davis said.
Peck is scheduled to be sworn in next Monday. He has previous city commission experience and served as mayor from April 19, 2010, to April 18, 2011.
The commission seat came open after Mayor Melissa Hodges received a letter of resignation effective April 29 from Rod Franz's sons and partner on his behalf. Franz is recovering from injuries sustained in an April 6 fall.