The Verona City Council resolved a months-long impasse in September, accepted a new member after previous nominations by Mayor Amy Spears deadlocked over opposition.
Michael Best, a former city council member from several decades past, raised no opposition when his name came up for consideration. Best is a former law enforcement officer and serves as pastor of the Verona Christian Church.
The vacancy stemmed from a resignation from Chris Nethery, who resigned in July after work obligations prompted him to move out of town. Spears attempted to name Susanne Angel, who lost her re-election bid in April, but met with opposition from two council members. This time, the nomination received unanimous support…