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Deadlocked City Council fails to appoint former fire chief to vacant seat

by BILL BULEY
Staff Writer | August 21, 2024 1:09 AM

COEUR d’ALENE — The nomination of former Coeur d'Alene fire chief Kenny Gabriel to fill an upcoming vacancy on the City Council failed when Mayor Jim Hammond abstained from voting following some heated discussion Tuesday.

Councilmembers Kiki Miller, Amy Evans and Woody McEvers voted yes on Gabriel’s nomination, while Dan Gookin, Dan English and Christie Wood voted no. 

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