TOLEDO, Ohio — A special Toledo City Council meeting was held Tuesday to elect a new council president and fill a vacant seat.

Councilwoman Vanice Williams was voted in to serve as the new council president, and former council president Matt Cherry was elected to fill the vacant seat left by Carrie Hartman, who was the most recent council president.

Cherry previously served on council for close to 10 years, with his last term ending in 2023. He said it was an easy choice to come back to council, especially knowing how short the term will be. He said his goal will be to help council over the next two months.

"I was the president of the city council here for six years when I left," Cherry said. "I did enough leading then. I think right now it's just time to listen to the other council m

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