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Laconia City Council appoints Charlie Sinclair as temporary mayor
Summary
At a Sept. 4 special meeting, the Laconia City Council voted 6-0 to appoint Charlie Sinclair as mayor pro tem to preside over up to eight council meetings until a new mayor takes office in January 2026.
The Laconia City Council on Sept. 4 appointed Charlie Sinclair as the city’s temporary mayor, voting 6-0 during a special meeting at the Laconia City Council Chambers.
Sinclair, who serves as chair of the Laconia Planning Board, told the council he had no personal agenda for the post and would focus on running meetings and listening to residents. “I have no agenda except to keep things moving along for the next 4 months and work with the city councilors on the projects that they have,” Sinclair said during his interview.
Councilors discussed the limited scope of the appointment and the mayor’s role under the city charter. “Under the city…
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