Mason appoints new council member after resignation

Mason appoints new council member after resignation

Mason City Council filled a vacant seat Monday evening after four weeks without a full council following a controversial data center ordinance. Mason City Council appointed John Vercher to fill a seat vacancy. The proposed data center ordinance has divided residents, with many opposing the plan that would allow a restricted data center in the city. Other local communities face leadership gaps, including St. Johns and Eaton Rapids dealing with re…