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Councilor Bogart to step down July 31 after 25 years of service
Summary
Councilor Bogart announced he will resign as Ward 5 councilor effective July 31, 2026, citing a desire to begin a new chapter after a quarter century of civic involvement. Colleagues thanked him for his service.
Councilor Bogart announced at the July 13 meeting that he will step down as Ward 5 councilor effective July 31, 2026. "After serving the residents of Laconia for a quarter of a century in various ways... I have chosen to start a new chapter in my life. Therefore, I will be stepping down as the Ward 5 counselor effective 07/31/2026," he said.
Colleagues offered thanks and good wishes. Councilor Susie said she appreciated his openness to discussion and work together; another councilor said "it’s been an honor to work with you" and thanked him for his service. The mayor also thanked Bogart for his service.
Bogart listed a range of past civic roles in his remarks, including service on local boards and as a state representative. The council did not take formal replacement action at the meeting; next steps for filling the Ward 5 seat were not specified on the record.
