Mayor supports Woodwick for historic preservation commission

The Havre City Council has filled a vacant seat on the Historic Preservation Commission, resolving a dispute between the mayor and a City Council member that began in July.

Mayor Bob Rice on Monday nominated a candidate supported by council member Emily Mayer, who is also the city's historic preservation officer. That nominee, Vince Woodwick, was unanimously approved by the council.

Mayer had recommended Woodwick, brother to council member Allen "Woody" Woodwick, in February. On July 7, Rice reappointed Keith Doll to the commission, but delayed nominating anyone for a vacancy on the commission...