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Town Council appoints Jeremy Geller to fill vacancy on council
Summary
The council voted to appoint Jeremy Geller to fill the seat vacated by Ariana Neves; the nomination passed by a simple majority after three members opposed, and the mayor will complete required administrative steps.
The Vernon Town Council voted to appoint Jeremy Geller to fill the remainder of the council seat vacated by Ariana Neves.
A council member nominated Jeremy Geller on behalf of the Vernon Democratic Town Committee; the motion was seconded by Lori. During the roll call vote, five members voted in favor and three opposed (Jim, Laura and Patricia). A council member asked whether the required threshold was a simple majority; the chair confirmed a simple majority is sufficient and the appointment passed.
Why it matters: The appointment fills a council vacancy and shifts the council’s membership immediately; several members registered opposition during the vote, signaling some division over the selection.
What happens next: The mayor and staff will complete administrative steps required by the charter to seat the appointee.
