Former councilman fills Bowling Green s open at-large seat

2/23/2006

BOWLING GREEN Former First Ward Councilman Sarah Tomashefski was appointed by council Tuesday night to fill the open council at-large seat.

Ms. Tomashefski, who decided not to run for re-election in November after three terms on council, replaces John Mura, who resigned earlier this month because he s moving to Columbus.

Council also elected Third Ward Councilman Megan Newlove as council president.

Mr. Mura had been council president since January.