COUNCILMAN QUITS, OFFERS REPLACEMENT.Byline: Jim Skeen Daily News Staff Writer Terry Judge resigned from the Palmdale City Council effective Thursday, but before leaving he suggested a political outsider Outsider often refers to one identified as on the periphery of social norms, one living or working apart from mainstream society, or one observing a group from the outside, as used in:
Judge suggested that the council appoint Carl Kennedy, manager of business development for Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. Skunk skunk, name for several related New World mammals of the weasel family, characterized by their conspicuous black and white markings and use of a strong, highly offensive odor for defense. Works, who he said could bring to the council a perspective similar to his own, Judge said. By appointing Kennedy, who, in Judge's CERTIFICATE, JUDGE'S, English practice. The judge who tries the cause is authorized by several statutes in certain cases to certify, so as to decide when the party or parties shall or shall not be entitled to costs. words, is ``outside the box'' in terms of Palmdale politics, the council could avoid any debates a politically active candidate might cause. ``I wanted to find a happy medium and not let this seat sit vacant for eight months,'' Judge said after his last council meeting Wednesday night. Judge had not met Kennedy until he interviewed him Wednesday. Kennedy was recommended to him by former Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Vice President Denny Thompson Thompson, city, Canada Thompson, city (1991 pop. 14,977), central Man., Canada, on the Burntwood River. A mining town, it developed after large nickel deposits were discovered in the area in 1956. . The council took no action on how to go about replacing Judge. The council has 30 days to make an appointment or, failing that, it must wait until November to hold an election. Mayor Jim Ledford indicated he would like to see the city make an appointment, preferably pref·er·a·ble adj. More desirable or worthy than another; preferred: Coffee is preferable to tea, I think. pref someone familiar with the city's objectives and General Plan. Ledford did not suggest any names, but using that criteria, possible candidates would include former Councilman Jim Root and several city planning city planning, process of planning for the improvement of urban centers in order to provide healthy and safe living conditions, efficient transport and communication, adequate public facilities, and aesthetic surroundings. commissioners, including John Mayfield, who has been on the commission for more than 11 years. Other council members said they wanted to wait until after Judge's resignation became effective to discuss filling the remainder of his term. On Feb. 21, Judge became the operations lieutenant of the Palmdale sheriff's station. Because the city contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. for its law enforcement services, there was a potential conflict of interest if he stayed on the council. Judge said the decision to resign was a mutual agreement among himself, the Sheriff's Department, and the city. ``I will be very active in the community in some form or fashion doing something I've made a career of and that is public safety,'' Judge told the council. ``I will give you my commitment that while I'm up here you get every bit of that same energy to make sure we have one of the safest communities in the state of California.'' Council members said they had enjoyed working with Judge and looked forward to working with him in his new role at the Palmdale station. Judge, 44, was first elected to the City Council in April 1994. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (Color) ``I wanted to find a happy medium and not let this seat sit vacant for eight months.'' - Terry Judge Former member of Palmdale City Council |
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