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Council appoints Jeff Young and Kevin Lacoste to fire department roles
Summary
Following executive-session interviews, the council confirmed Jeff Young as administrative firefighter and appointed Kevin Lacoste to a department post; both were approved by voice votes after return to open session.
The Newport City Council confirmed two fire-department appointments Jan. 27 after conducting candidate interviews in executive session under the authority of 1 V.S.A. 313(a)(3).
After returning to public session, a council member moved to retain Jeff Young as an administrative firefighter and authorized the mayor to sign appointment documentation; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. A second motion to appoint Kevin Lacoste to a department role was likewise moved, seconded and approved.
The mayor congratulated both appointees and noted the appointments followed standard interview and executive-session procedures.
What comes next: the mayor will sign appointment paperwork and staff will complete onboarding processes.
