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Fenton City Council appoints Damien Siwik to fill council vacancy after 4-2 roll call
Summary
After two tied ballots, the Fenton City Council appointed Damien Siwik to its vacant seat on July 20, 2026, by a 4-2 roll call vote. The council had earlier recorded two 3-3 ties between Siwik and Justin Knight.
The Fenton City Council appointed Damien Siwik to a council vacancy during a special meeting July 20, 2026, at City Hall, concluding with a 4-2 roll call vote. Mayor Osborn called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Councilmembers first conducted two ballots that produced 3-3 ties between Siwik and Justin Knight. Following deliberation, Councilmember Lockwood moved, with Councilmember Bottecelli supporting, to appoint Justin Knight; that motion failed on a 3-3 vote. Councilmember Bancroft then moved, supported by Councilmember Suchowski, to appoint Damien Siwik. The motion carried by roll call vote with Yeas: Bancroft, Lockwood, Sage, Suchowski; Nays: Bottecelli, Osborn. The council adjourned at 7:35 p.m., and the minutes note the document was approved July 27, 2026.
The meeting record lists four applicants for the vacancy: Morgan Boyer, Jason Bradshaw, Justin Knight and Damien Siwik. At the close of the meeting both Jason Bradshaw and Morgan Boyer offered congratulations to Siwik. No additional formal motions, amendments or external referrals were recorded on this agenda item.
