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Ely council confirms two historic commission appointments amid public criticism
Summary
The Ely City Council confirmed Janet Van Camp and Jason Bath to the Historic Preservation Commission May 28. Resident George Chachas publicly opposed Janet Van Camp’s appointment and urged the council to reconsider; the council confirmed Van Camp with one abstention and confirmed Bath unanimously.
The Ely City Council confirmed two Mayoral appointments to the City Historic Preservation Commission during its May 28 meeting.
Council voted to confirm Janet Van Camp to a term through June 30, 2028. The confirmation drew public criticism from resident George Chachas, who told the council he believed Van Camp had failed in a prior county position and urged the council to "find somebody else." Councilwoman Melody Van Camp abstained from the vote; Councilman Dennis Perea moved to confirm and Councilwoman Michelle Yeoman seconded, and the record shows the motion carried with one abstention.
The council also confirmed Jason Bath to a term through June 30, 2027; that motion carried unanimously.
During the public comment period, George Chachas raised multiple concerns including alleged selective enforcement, questions about property work on Murry Street, and disputes involving railroad property and historical donations; he asked for evidence or investigation into earlier deeds and alleged malfeasance. The council did not take formal action on those allegations during the meeting.
Citizen Weston Johnson introduced himself and noted his interest in appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission; he did not receive appointment at this meeting.
The appointments were recorded by roll call as part of the regular agenda.
