Recorded roll call

Position

Count

Published names

aye

Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley (virtual), Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby

nay

None

recuse

None

Decision and next steps

Authorization and later evidence are separate events. A later record does not by itself establish causal impact.

· authorized execution unverified

Approval of appointment of Diane Overton as Mayor’s appointee to the Keep Smyrna Beautiful Board to fulfill current term through December 31, 2027. Citywide

Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.

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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve item BCA2025-028

Reported carried · Mover: Councilmember Latonia P. Hines · Seconder: Councilmember Glenn Pickens

Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	7	Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley (virtual), Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay	0	None
recuse	0	None

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01 / THE PLACE

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02 / THE VOTE

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EXPLORING THE RECORDSmyrna City Hall

BCA2025-028 Approval of appointment of Diane Overton as Mayor’s appointee to the Keep Smyrna Beautiful Board to fulfill current term through December 31, 2027. Citywide

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