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Select board accepts Michael Cody's resignation, schedules special election for June
Summary
Select board members confirmed receipt of Select Board member Michael Cody's immediate resignation and voted to shorten the nomination period so the vacancy can be filled at the June 9 election; board members signed the necessary order to the town clerk.
The Shapley Select Board on a 2-0 vote accepted the immediate resignation of Select Board member Michael (Mike) Cody and authorized steps to fill the vacancy at the June 9 state and school-district election.
Michelle (S5) told the board she had received Cody's resignation letter and read key passages informing the board that the resignation was “effective immediately.” Michelle explained state provisions that allow a shortened nomination period in special circumstances and recommended that nomination papers be made available immediately so the election could coincide with the June 9 vote. The board voted to shorten the nomination deadline and call a special election; the order will be transmitted to the town clerk.
The resignation creates an open seat with about 1 year and 11 months remaining in the term, according to the board’s discussion. Michelle noted the alternative — waiting until the November election — would allow a longer nomination period but the board chose to pursue the June timetable to restore a full board more quickly. The board signed and recorded the order formally calling for nomination papers and the shortened timeline.
