Jacques Gilbert
Context
Mayor (term through 2027). Roster from the town website and news (retrieved 2026-10-21); one source says two members may not seek re-election, unconfirmed.
Presided over the 2026-10-13 council meeting (proclamations read in his name).
Issues
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Safe and Welcoming Community Goal — asked that public safety be called out in the goal
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Advisory Board Appointment Process — presided; wants every seat filled
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Yard Waste Collection Reduction — a resident says the mayor opposes the cut
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Yard Waste Collection Reduction — pulled the January 2027 grass ordinance from the agenda
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Even-Year Municipal Elections — asked about ballot order and next steps
Log
- 2026-10-08 - Town Council Strategic Planning Work Session — Introduced himself at the strategic planning session (captions render the first name as John); hoped for a collective effort engaging staff, directors and the community; asked that the welcoming community goal call out public safety.
- 2026-10-12 - Planning Board Meeting — Spoke in public comment urging a balance of power between mayor and council on advisory board appointments.
- 2026-10-13 - Town Council Meeting — Presided; read proclamations; asked staff to explore live streaming of committee meetings; spoke on appointment history and the mayor's recommendation role, and gave ballot recommendations when prompted.
- 2026-10-21 - Page created from public sources.
- 2026-05-28 - Town Council Meeting — Presiding; absent from the May 26 town hall.
- 2026-05-21 - Town Council Budget Work Session — Raised questions on the district attorney proposal and operating cuts.