平局投票导致埃尔登选区 3 席位空缺，抛硬币定于周一举行

市政选举后，埃尔登市议员委员会召开了第一次例会。莎拉·沃克 (Sarah Walker) 和特里·本杰明 (Terri Benjamin) 宣誓就职，填补第一选区和第二选区的席位，而由于布莱恩·菲利普斯 (Brian Phillips) 和布莱恩·赫尔 (Bryon Hull) 票数平局，第三选区的席位仍然空缺。周一将通过掷硬币的方式打破平局，获胜者将在随后的会议上宣誓就职。

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.

在上周激烈的选举之后，埃尔登市议员委员会于周二晚上召开了第一次例行会议，最终确定了其大部分组成。

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.

即将离任的市议员克兰西·布茨 (Clancy Boots) 离开第 3 选区后，莎拉·沃克 (Sarah Walker) 和特里·本杰明 (Terri Benjamin) 分别宣誓就任新当选的第 1 区和第 2 区市议员。

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，由于布莱恩·菲利普斯 (Brian Phillips) 和布莱恩·赫尔 (Bryon Hull) 在选举日各获得 43 票，票数平局，第 3 选区仍然空缺。为了解决这一僵局，周一中午将在仓库举行抛硬币活动。胜利者将在下次例会上宣誓就职。

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.

其余在场的市议员对市议员布茨的服务表示感谢，并对他们的新同事表示欢迎。他们承认未来的挑战，特别是需要填补第三区的空缺并解决该市面临的紧迫问题。

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.

市长马克·史密斯强调市议员之间团结与合作的重要性，敦促他们为了埃尔登的最大利益而共同努力。他强调需要与社区进行公开透明的沟通，并承诺促进市政事务的定期更新。

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.

董事会继续其议程，审议当地关心的各种事项，包括基础设施改善、经济发展举措和社区外展计划。成员们进行了深思熟虑的讨论，就关键决策寻求共识。

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.

会议结束时提醒大家即将通过掷硬币来确定第 3 区市议员。董事会表示相信结果将是公平和透明的，为建立一个完整且正常运作的市政府铺平道路。