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Assembly reappoints Mead, Talamont & Costa LLC as counsel through Dec. 31, 2026
Summary
By roll call the Assembly voted to reappoint the law firm Mead, Talamont & Costa LLC as counsel for the Assembly of Delegates through 12/31/2026 under Barnstable County administrative code; clerk reported 14 delegates present representing 98.44% and the motion passed.
The Assembly of Delegates voted on June 3 to reappoint the law firm Mead, Talamont & Costa LLC as counsel for the Assembly through Dec. 31, 2026.
Deputy Speaker moved the reappointment under Barnstable County Administrative Code section 2.3(d). A second was recorded on the floor and proponents said the firm has assisted the Assembly on charter and ordinance questions and charged reasonable fees under existing terms.
Clerk Fletcher called the roll. Delegates answered in the affirmative; the clerk reported 14 delegates present representing 98.44% of the county population and the motion passed.
Why it matters: The reappointment preserves an existing counsel relationship the Assembly has used for charter and ordinance guidance. The reappointment does not create a long‑term financial commitment beyond billed services and does not preclude consulting other counsel as needed.
Details of the vote: The clerk reported 14 yes, 0 no, and the motion was approved. The Assembly directed no further action at this meeting.
