By Andrew Walsh
awalsh@wbcowqel.com
Down two members because of recent resignations, the Crestline Village Council met Wednesday and cut the number of its empty seats in half.
Council held a special meeting Wednesday to interview candidates for the vacated by Kevin Taylor’s resignation. Council immediately broke to executive session to interview the three candidates.
Upon returning to regular session, Allen Laferty was announced as the candidate of choice. Council ratified the decision unanimously, and Laferty was administered the oath of office by Mayor Dave Sharrock.
Laferty has never held public office before, but has served on a “variety of committees” for the Village. He is also heavily active the United Methodist Church. His duties in this capacity are winding down, giving him “time to devote” to this new position.
“I’m excited about it,” Laferty said, “It has a lot of possibilities.”
Village Council must still replace Ryan Mahek who resigned earlier this month. Mahek’s resignation is effective Jan. 31.