Disappointed Walhalla councilman

Walhalla Councilman David Underwood admits he’s disappointed that he did not receive Mayor Danny Edwards’ appointment as the city’s new mayor pro-tem.  At this week’s meeting, Edwards made new committee assignments and announced Jennifer Crawford as mayor pro-tem, succeeding Tjay Bagwell.  Underwood told 101.7/WGOG NEWS Crawford is an asset to city government, but he thought his top finish in the November municipal election would have positioned himself to become the next second-in-charge.  In past times, the post of mayor pro-tem has gone to the council member who topped the ticket in the most recent election.  But the tradition has changed, and City Administrator Nancy Goehle said the mayor is within his authority to choose the mayor pro-tem and appoint council committees.