By Frank Maradiaga
The Resignation of Mayor Corina Esquijarosa left an empty seat on the commission, as well as the need to appoint a new mayor and vice mayor.
Out of nine applicants, Richard Chervony of North Bay Island was chosen by the commission amidst groans from the crowd. One woman just repeated “no no no” above the commotion.
Interim-Mayor Connie Leon-Kreps tried to keep order at the meeting she chaired. “I’m asking you to be respectful,” she said. “You asked us not to nominate Mr. Trujillo and he withdrew his name, no one knew he [Chervony] was going to be selected. “
The vocal backlash did not agree.
“It was orchestrated,” said resident Jorge Brito. “If it wasn’t Plan A it was Plan B.”
Brito admitted to being a little emotional after vote. Earlier in the evening there was a perception that applicant Reinaldo Trujillo, a former commissioner and active political figure in the city, was sure to get the seat.
The belief was also held by Commissioner Frank Rodriguez.
“We all know here, that you[Leon-Kreps] and Mr. Lim are going to appoint Rey Trujillo to the position of commissioner,” Rodriguez said. “It’s not a big secret.”
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