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Weston trustee Jim Pinstell resigns, residents and trustees criticize rapid appointment process
Summary
Trustee Jim Pinstell announced his resignation at a Village of Weston meeting and urged change; residents and some trustees raised concerns about the transparency of a quick appointment to fill his seat and alleged election-related misconduct involving Trustee Steve Cronin.
Trustee Jim Pinstell announced his resignation from the Village of Weston Board of Trustees during public comment, saying he had notified the clerk in writing and would surrender his building access fob and identification badge at the end of the meeting. "I resigned my position as an elected trustee in the Village of Weston, Wisconsin," Pinstell said, adding that he is stepping down because he no longer feels comfortable serving amid what he described as a board majority that favors decisions based on friendships and feelings rather than facts.
The resignation drew public criticism at the meeting and renewed concerns among some trustees about how the board fills vacancies. Resident Sarah Pitzel told the board she was "pushed too far" and accused Trustee Steve Cronin of…
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