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Candidates announce for May 13 special election; resident raises nearly $800 February water bill

Trappe Town Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Two residents announced candidacies for the May 13 special election to fill a council seat. Separately, resident Talia Pablon said her February water bill "is almost $800.00" and asked about a payment plan; Superintendent Shawn Lane will check the meter and requested documentation if a plumber repairs a leak.

President Newnam announced a Special Election to fill Brian Schmidt's council seat on May 13, 2026; the filing deadline for candidacy is April 8 at 4:00 p.m. During public comment, Dan Deakins and John Farwell each announced their candidacies and summarized their qualifications for the upcoming special election.

Resident Talia Pablon told the council her water bill for February "is almost $800.00" and said she did not understand why the bill was so high. President Newnam and Superintendent Shawn Lane asked Lane to check the meter the next day and asked Pablon to contact a licensed plumber if a leak is found and to submit documentation of any repairs for possible credit.