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Alderman Priel announces he will vacate Ward 1 seat effective Nov. 1; board to consider interim appointment
New Bern Board of Aldermen · October 29, 2025
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Summary
Alderman Priel told the board Oct. 28 that he will no longer be a legal Ward 1 resident as of Nov. 1 and will submit a formal resignation; the board voted to place consideration of a temporary appointment on the next meeting agenda and Alderman‑elect Ferguson said he is willing to be seated early.
Alderman Priel announced at the Oct. 28 New Bern Board of Aldermen meeting that he will cease to be a legal resident of Ward 1 as of Nov. 1 and that this will be his last official meeting.
"As of November 1, I will no longer be a legal…
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