ALLIANCE ‒ City Council halted the mayor's appointment to an economic development board on Sept. 2, citing transparency and qualification concerns.

Mayor Andy Grove wanted to appoint Jorge Mendoza to the 15-member Greater Alliance Development Corporation to fill a vacancy. His plans were temporarily stopped.

The GADC has served as the city's Community Improvement Corporation since 1963. Seven seats are appointed by the mayor, subject to the approval of City Council.

If appointed, Mendoza would fill the seat of Sue Goris, who retired. His term would expire Dec. 31, 2028.

In most cases, council approves the mayor's choices with little discussion. That didn't happen Sept. 2, and it caught Grove by surprise.

Council denies a vote on appointment, seeks review

In a rare move, Councilman Ed

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