Overview
- Two tie votes at a Feb. 2 special meeting blocked the appointment of an acting mayor.
- Mayor pro tem Shirley Drewenski continues to oversee city operations until a selection is made.
- The council split 3-3 between nominees Shirley Drewenski and Dominique Randle-El.
- City rules require four of six votes to appoint an acting mayor, who would serve through April 2027.
- The leadership gap comes as Harvey faces debt exceeding $150 million and widespread furloughs, raising urgency for stability.