ISHPEMING, MI— The Ishpeming City Council has appointed a new member.
Renelle Meiers-Halverson was one of five applicants for the seat left vacant by the passing of Stu Skauge in June.
During a special meeting this week, the council voted 3-1 to have Meiers-Halverson join their ranks. Her first regular city council meeting will be August 9th.
The Ishpeming City Council consists of five members elected from the city at large. Each council member serves a term of four years and is limited to serving two consecutive terms.
Meiers-Halverson will serve on the city council until the end of the original term ending in November 2024.