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Council appoints Michael Hamacek to vacant Johnstown seat amid legal challenge

Johnstown City Council · February 4, 2026
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Johnstown City Council adopted Resolution No. 10752 on Feb. 4, 2026, appointing Michael Hamacek to a vacant council seat by a 5–1 roll-call vote after nominations and public objections; the city solicitor said the appointment fell within a 30-day window.

Johnstown City Council voted Feb. 4 to fill the vacant council seat, choosing Michael Hamacek by a 5–1 roll-call vote under Resolution No. 10752.

Mayor Sylvia King and five council members — Charles Arnone, Samuel Barber, Taylor Clark and Nicolas Spinelli — voted for Hamacek; Council member Lorraine Brandon-Taylor cast the lone vote for Jasmine LaRue. Council member Taylor…

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