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Westlund looks to 'set the standard'

by CAROLYN BOSTICK
Staff Writer | January 7, 2026 1:07 AM

Mayor Randy Westlund's first act after being sworn into office Tuesday was to address concerns about transparency on his choice of selecting a council candidate for Seat No. 5.

“For the first time ever, we are recording and livestreaming this during the regular meeting so that everyone can see the process unfold,” Westlund said. “This is maximum transparency and it’s exactly the process that Trump used with his nominees that needed Senate confirmations.” 

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