平局投票導致埃爾登選區 3 席位空缺，拋硬幣定於週一舉行

市政選舉後，埃爾登市議員委員會召開了第一次例會。莎拉·沃克(Sarah Walker) 和特里·本傑明(Terri Benjamin) 宣誓就職，填補第一選區和第二選區的席位，而由於布萊恩·菲利普斯(Brian Phillips) 和布萊恩·赫爾(Bryon Hull ) 票數平局，第三選區的席位仍然空缺。週一將透過擲硬幣的方式打破平局，獲勝者將在隨後的會議上宣誓就職。

Following a closely contested election last week, the Eldon Board of Aldermen convened for its first regular meeting on Tuesday evening, where the majority of its composition was finalized.

在上週激烈的選舉之後，埃爾登市議員委員會於週二晚上召開了第一次例行會議，最終確定了其大部分組成。

Upon the departure of outgoing Alderman Clancy Boots from Ward 3, Sarah Walker and Terri Benjamin took oaths of office as newly elected aldermen for Wards 1 and 2, respectively.

即將離任的市議員克蘭西·布茨(Clancy Boots) 離開第3 選區後，莎拉·沃克(Sarah Walker) 和特里·本傑明(Terri Benjamin) 分別宣誓就任新當選的第1 區和第2 區市議員。

However, Ward 3 remains vacant due to a tie vote on election day between Brian Phillips and Bryon Hull, each of whom received 43 votes. To resolve this impasse, a coin toss will be held on Monday at noon at the Depot. The victor will be sworn in at the next regular meeting.

然而，由於布萊恩·菲利普斯 (Brian Phillips) 和布萊恩·赫爾 (Bryon Hull) 在選舉日各獲得 43 票，票數平局，第 3 選區仍然空缺。為了解決這一僵局，週一中午將在倉庫舉行拋硬幣活動。勝利者將在下次例會上宣誓就職。

The remaining aldermen present expressed their gratitude for Alderman Boots's service and welcomed their new colleagues. They acknowledged the challenges ahead, particularly the need to fulfill the vacancy in Ward 3 and address the urgent issues facing the city.

其餘在場的市議員對市議員布茨的服務表示感謝，並對他們的新同事表示歡迎。他們承認未來的挑戰，特別是需要填補第三區的空缺並解決該市面臨的緊迫問題。

Mayor Mark Smith emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among the aldermen, urging them to work together in the best interests of Eldon. He stressed the need for open and transparent communication with the community and pledged to facilitate regular updates on municipal affairs.

市長馬克史密斯強調市議員之間團結與合作的重要性，並敦促他們為了艾爾登的最大利益而共同努力。他強調需要與社區進行公開透明的溝通，並承諾促進市政事務的定期更新。

The board proceeded with its agenda, deliberating on various matters of local concern, including infrastructure improvements, economic development initiatives, and community outreach programs. Members engaged in thoughtful discussions, seeking consensus on key decisions.

董事會繼續其議程，審議當地關心的各種事項，包括基礎設施改善、經濟發展舉措和社區外展計劃。成員們進行了深思熟慮的討論，就關鍵決策尋求共識。

The meeting concluded with a reminder of the upcoming coin toss to determine the Ward 3 alderman. The board expressed confidence that the outcome would be fair and transparent, paving the way for a complete and functioning city government.

會議結束時提醒大家即將透過擲硬幣來決定第 3 區市議員。董事會表示相信結果將是公平和透明的，為建立一個完整且正常運作的市政府鋪平道路。