CEC District 28 elects officers unanimously at August meeting

Quentin Mezzetin was elected president of Community Education Council (CEC) District 28 during the council’s August business meeting, following roll-call votes required by the council’s bylaws.

The council convened the annual election under Article 2, Section 2 of the council’s bylaws, which the administrative script cited as requiring roll-call election and a minimum of seven votes for election. Lauren Clavin was elected first vice president, Jennifer Sobers was elected second vice president, Chantelle Chambers was elected reporting (recording) secretary and Alicia Bauer was elected treasurer. All contested and uncontested offices were decided by roll-call and, according to the meeting record, the votes were unanimous.

The meeting began by naming a chair pro tem to run the election; Lauren Clavin served as chair pro tem for the first part of the process so candidates could be nominated and give up to two-minute statements. Nominees spoke briefly about their experience and priorities before the roll-call votes. After the roll call for president, the meeting recorder announced a unanimous result and Mezzetin assumed the chair. During his remarks accepting the nomination, Quentin Mezzetin said, “I accept the nomination, and I look forward to running and become president of the CEC,” and described his prior service on the council during the previous year. Lauren Clavin, after being nominated and elected first vice president, told members she was “lucky and privileged to serve alongside President Mezzetin” and said she looked forward to continuing to implement the district’s priorities.

The council followed the same process for each office: nominations (including self-nominations), two-minute statements by nominees, and a roll-call vote. The meeting script emphasized that if no candidate reached the seven-vote threshold, the council would either hold another round or proceed to the next office; that contingency was not needed. The administrative assistant served as timekeeper during candidate statements.

What the council decided: formal leadership for the coming year. What they did not do at this meeting: adopt policy changes tied to the officers’ roles; the meeting record shows only the nominations, statements and votes for the covered offices.

The election followed the council’s written procedure; members and staff referenced the bylaws when confirming process and thresholds. The new officers will carry responsibilities for agenda-setting, committee assignments and the council’s budget through the next term.