Hamilton council appoints Ransom Farley to fill vacant seat until November special election
Jun 8, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
The City of Hamilton appointed Ransom Farley to the council after Councilman William "Bill" Fields resigned; the council approved the interim appointment unanimously and set a special election for Nov. 3, 2026, with qualifying Aug. 4–6 at City Hall.
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Mayor Patrick Whearley moved and Councilor Allen seconded a unanimous council vote on June 8 to appoint Ransom Farley to the Hamilton City Council following the May 27 resignation of Councilman William "Bill" Fields. The appointment runs until a special election scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
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