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City Council Waives Executive Session Confidentiality to Clarify Councilmember Resignation and Initiate Vacancy Process

The city council convened a special meeting to address the resignation of Councilmember Fenton. Following an executive session where the resignation was tendered, Councilmember Fenton expressed regret. The council voted to waive the confidentiality of the executive session to clarify the circumstances surrounding the resignation. A public statement was adopted, acknowledging Fenton's resignation, noting it became effective by operation of law, and mentioning allegations of misconduct related to alcohol use that preceded her decision. The council will proceed to fill the vacant seat according to applicable laws. Separately, the council directed the city clerk to post a notice for applications to fill the vacancy, with applications due by July 10th, for potential interviews on July 14th.