The Boardman City Council appointed Heather Baumgartner and Cristina Cuevas to the council at its Tuesday meeting.
They were among six citizens who expressed an interest in the vacant council seats left by Paul Beagle and Katy Norton in August. Each candidate was asked questions by the council and with a majority vote, the two were appointed to fill the vacancies with terms ending Dec. 31, 2024.
Councilor Baumgartner is a business owner in Boardman and a longtime resident of Boardman who graduated from Riverside High School. She previously worked for the city of Boardman as the city clerk and currently serves as secretary for the Boardman Chamber of Commerce. She said she has a desire to be a part of the growth of Boardman.
Councilor Cueva has lived in Boardman her entire life, with the exception of the six years when she went to college. She had other opportunities in other places, but preferred to stay in her home town where she is raising three boys. She was encouraged by community members to be a part of the city council and stated she wants to make a positive impact in the community.
