Gaylor appointed to City Council
Goldsboro’s District 5 has a new representative.
Wayne Community College Associate Vice President Charles Gaylor IV was appointed to fill the seat, which was vacated by Mayor David Ham, Monday during the City Council’s final meeting of the month.
Of the six council members, four voted for Gaylor. Councilman Taj Polack and Councilwoman Brandi Matthews voted for Phyllis Merritt-James.
Gaylor will be sworn in next month.
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