Pete Lesher must have felt quite flattered last night as the mayor and other council members praised his character and qualifications for serving on the Easton Utilities board, which oversees this important publicly owned utility company. The mayor nominated Lesher to replace Buck Duncan, who has served on the commission for many years. However, despite the council’s desire to approve Lesher’s selection, there is concern that his dual role as a member of both the Talbot County Council and the town’s utilities board could create a conflict of interest.
Ultimately, the Council voted for more time and legal review to consider the matter.
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