Years ago, when I first became a city councilor, I suggested that transparency should be a priority when appointing a person to a vacant council seat. While councilors are required to identify who they voted for, they are not required to explain why they made that choice. I proposed that each councilor should share their reasoning behind their vote, just like any public hiring process. This would ensure that the decision was made based on qualifications, experience, and suitability for the role…