Kira Erickson reports from the Langley City Council meeting of Mon, June 2, 2025 for the South Whidbey Record. Read the whole story.
The city of Langley has a new mayor pro tempore.
During a city council meeting Monday night, Councilmember Rhonda Salerno nominated Councilmember Chris Carlson for the role, saying she felt like he has taken the lead in many ways with the council….
The council voted unanimously in favor. Carlson said he humbly accepted the nomination.
They Said It
There was some disagreement about how often the council should choose a mayor pro tem. Salerno said that historically it happens when there are new council members, but the current regulation allows for every six months. Mayor Kennedy Horstman cautioned against making things too complicated if a selection were to happen every six months in addition to whenever new people are elected to the council.
Councilmember Harolynne Bobis said she agreed with the six-month rule because somebody could have a problem with the pro tem and feel like they can’t “work it out” with that person.
Carlson said he and Councilmember Craig Cyr can bring forward the discussion again in January 2026 when there will be three new people on the council. The others agreed.
On the Ballot in November 2025
| CITY OF LANGLEY |
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| Councilmember, Position 1 Thomas E. Gill Incumbent Harolynne Bobis did not file to retain her seat |
| Councilmember, Position 2 Dominique Emerson Incumbent Rhonda Salerno did not file to retain her seat |
| Councilmember, Position 5 Savannah Erickson Incumbent Gail Fleming did not file to retain her seat |
