Buellton City Council Split on Filling Vacant Fifth Seat

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Buellton City Council Split on Filling Vacant Fifth Seat

A sharply divided Buellton City Council couldn’t decide who should fill the fifth seat, prompting the panel to revisit the issue in two weeks but also consider conducting a costly special election.  In two separate votes Thursday, the four members were deadlocked at 2-2 regarding whether to appoint former Mayor Dave King or newcomer Carla Mead to the slot.  Mayor David Silva and Councilwoman Elysia Lewis backed Mead, while Councilmen John Sanche…