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Mechanicsburg council appoints Ben Schad to fill vacant seat
Summary
On Feb. 3, 2026, Mechanicsburg Borough Council appointed Ben Schad to fill a vacant council term through Dec. 31, 2027, after a roll-call nomination that produced a 3–2 tally; a resolution (02-2026) to formalize the appointment was moved and seconded during the meeting.
Ben Schad was appointed to the Borough of Mechanicsburg council on Feb. 3, 2026, to complete the vacant term through Dec. 31, 2027. Council opened nominations during the regular session; Councilwoman Mary Martin nominated Schad, Vice President O’Neil nominated Rebecca Yearick and Councilman Mina nominated Kristen Tullo. A roll-call tally taken during nominations recorded three votes in favor and two opposed, leading to Schad’s selection.
Councilwoman Martin moved to adopt Resolution 02-2026 to formalize the appointment; Councilwoman Agerton seconded the motion. The meeting minutes record the nomination tally and the motion to adopt the resolution. The minutes do not list individual roll-call votes by member for the resolution adoption; they record only the overall tally noted at the time of nomination.
Vice President O’Neil offered congratulations during other business, and Schad addressed the council to express his gratitude for the appointment. President Kyle Miller encouraged resident engagement with borough business. The council adjourned to an executive session on a personnel matter with no action recorded.
The appointment fills a council seat through Dec. 31, 2027; the council’s next regular meeting is expected to include any additional onboarding or formalities related to the new member.
