Council voted 6 to 5 with one abstention on the proposed candidates to the city's new civilian oversight board, again short of the two-thirds majority needed.
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Several councilmembers refused to vote for Imokhai Okolo, a 27-year-old Black lawyer and community activist, over an alleged social media post he made in the past.
Some councilmembers have concerns about attorney Imokhai Okolo, while others, including the president of council, are advocating for him to be appointed. Learn why.
Some councilmembers have concerns about attorney Imokhai Okolo, while others, including the president of council, are advocating for him to be appointed. Learn why.