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Council elects Jeremy Newnam president; Brian Schmidt chosen vice‑president
Summary
At its June 4 meeting, the Trappe Town Council elected Jeremy Newnam as Council President in a 4–1 vote and then unanimously named Brian Schmidt vice‑president. The meeting recorded motions, roll‑call votes and routine approvals.
The Trappe Town Council elected Commissioner Jeremy Newnam as Council President at its June 4, 2025 meeting. The roll-call vote on Newnam’s self‑nomination was recorded as Newnam – Y, Sullivan – Y, Schmidt – N, Potter – Y, Chase – Y, and the motion passed 4–1.
After the vote, President Newnam nominated Commissioner Brian Schmidt to serve as Vice‑President; the Council approved that nomination unanimously. The votes followed procedural motions to open the meeting and approve the agenda and minutes earlier in the session.
The procedural votes were standard council business and were recorded in the minutes. There was brief thanks exchanged among commissioners after the leadership changes were finalized, with Commissioner Chase thanking Commissioner Schmidt for his prior service as president.
