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By Gerald Ochs
Rappahannock News Writer
After a brief public hearing during which three speakers suggested .that he be nominated for mayor, Town Councilman Jeff Benson erased that possibility by nominating Eugene S. Leggett for the position.
Town Treasurer Jerry Goebel seconded the nomination and, in the absence of any other candidates,^ the Council unanimously voted for Mr. Leggett as the replacement for Stewart Willis, who resigned the mayoral slot last month.
Mr. Leggett was immediately sworn in by Diane Bruce, Clerk of the Rappahannock Circuit Court, after which he addressed the council and a full gallery of attendees.
The new mayor thanked the council for his election, and told them that it was “a tremendous honor and responsibility.” He said that he appreciated the confidence that his fellow councilmen had shown him, and added that he hoped that “we will continue to develop mutual confidence and trust.”
With regard to his method of conducting meetings, Mayor Leggett said that he had “observed (Chairman) Pete Estes at the Board of Supervisors and his way of running the Board” and advised the council and attendees that he would follow suit.
He would like to “focus on one subject at a time and make sure all sides are represented in a balanced way;” he would seek “to protect the minority” opinion; and he asked that those who wish to speak during public hearings and public comments portions of the meetings stand and be recognized, provide his or her name and place of residence and “stick to the issue and speak to the council.”
Mayor Leggett concluded that “if we do it this way, we’re all going to learn more faster and get more done.”
The first piece of business conducted by the new mayor was a hearing on a request by the Child Care and Learning Center (CCLC) for the adaptive re-use of a portion of the old Washington School building for eight one bedroom rental
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