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Lawrence council accepts Councilor Fidelina Santiago—s resignation; charter bars replacement this term
Summary
At a special Aug. 26 meeting the Lawrence City Council voted to accept Councilor Fidelina Santiago—s resignation. The city attorney said the city charter prevents appointing a replacement because the resignation occurred after the first 18 months of the term, leaving the council with eight members until the next election.
The Lawrence City Council voted Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, to accept the resignation of Councilor Fidelina Santiago (District A), and the city attorney said the city charter prevents appointing a replacement because the resignation falls beyond the first 18 months of the term.
The special meeting was held in the City Council Chambers and remotely under Chapter 20 of the Act of 2022 and was livestreamed on the council—s Facebook and YouTube pages. Councilors Levy, LaPlante, Luzon,…
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