Indecision puts new Orange Council seat at judge’s mercy

Orange County Circuit Court Presiding Judge David B. Franzen could see a Town of Orange petition as early as today seeking him to appoint a new town councilor to fill the seat vacated by Jeremiah Van Dyke Pent. PJR file photo.

More than 45 days ago, Orange Town Council accepted Jeremiah Van Dyke Pent’s resignation as a member of the council.

The clock began ticking. Council knew if it did not appoint a replacement the selection would fall to Orange County Circuit Court Judge David B. Franzen to make the decision for them…

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