WPTV's Matthew Kauerauf

STUART, Fla. — The City of Stuart has new leadership at the helm after commissioners voted this week to appoint a new mayor and vice mayor during Monday’s meeting.

The commission voted unanimously to appoint Christopher Collins as Stuart’s next mayor.

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Commissioners then moved to fill the vice mayor position.

“I would like to make a motion for Commissioner Sean Reed to be Vice Mayor,” Commissioner Laura Giobbi said.

But the selection did not come without concerns. Commissioner Campbell Rich voiced apprehension about appointing Reed, raising questions tied to speculation about Mayor Christopher Collins’ political future.

“If the mayor is running, seeking election t

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