Council to consult attorney after board member Celeste says she'll split time between Mount Summit and Fort Wayne

Oct 14, 2026

Board member Celeste told the council she plans to split time between Mount Summit and Fort Wayne to care for her father and will rent rooms in her Mount Summit home; the council said it will consult the town attorney about whether that affects her eligibility to serve on the board.

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Celeste, a sitting member of the town board, told the council she will be splitting time between Mount Summit and a home in Fort Wayne to care for an ailing parent. She said she will keep her Mount Summit residence as her primary address and bring in two renters to help cover bills.

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