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Allegan council adopts resolution directing legal review after questions about councilmember residency
Summary
The Allegan City Council adopted Resolution 25.28 directing the city clerk and city attorney to take steps regarding a councilmember's residency after staff reported an eviction notice and protective order had been served and investigators observed the member staying outside city limits. Council also authorized posting an application to fill the vacancy with an Oct. 10 deadline.
The Allegan City Council on Monday adopted Resolution 25.28 and directed the city clerk and city attorney to pursue next steps after staff reported concerns about one councilmember's residency.
City staff told the council that in August the police department informed them "the eviction notice was, served to mister Zeder along with a PPO," and that attempts to contact the member by email and text in September produced no clear residency confirmation. Staff said investigators had observed the member staying at the Mason's Lodge, which staff stated is outside the city limits.
The resolution, introduced by the mayor and moved by a councilmember, passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. Council discussion focused on the City Charter's residency and qualifications provisions,…
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