Marysville has a chance to move forward without the bitterness that has marked recent months in city government.
If the results of Monday night’s meeting provide any guide, the city council may be positioned to work effectively. The council came to a quick resolution of the question of who would replace resigned member Tom Grady.
The six council members arrived at the choice of Lisa Vares after just two ballots. The second ballot was a strong 5-to-1 endorsement, which was especially impressive in a strong field. Better yet, perhaps, the council turned around and affirmed her appointment unanimously.
Vares is a relative newcomer to Marysville politics, with only five years residence in the city. She will join a council that has four members newly seated this year, although one of the four, Donna Wright, returned to the council after a two-year absence.
The controversy over the handling of Grady’s situation won’t be forgotten, but his resignation, as part of an agreement aimed at avoiding forgery charges, opened up the possibilities for focusing on city business. And the choice of a replacement builds momentum for council members to work smoothly with one another as well as with Mayor Dave Weiser.
As Weiser observed Tuesday, "It is great that we are back to a full membership."
When voters went to the polls last November, they seemed to want a better functioning council. Months later, the council and Weiser must make good use of this chance for a fresh start.
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