What: filling the District 1 seat left by Adrienne Gil's departure.
Where it stands: on 2026-08-12 the Council seated Paul Costello to fill out the remainder of her term; he was sworn in after a recess.
Next: none.
Details
Four candidates addressed the Council: Keith Schumacher, Megan Smith, Sean Linehan and Paul Costello.
Councilor Pelin Kohn moved to enter executive session under 1 VSA 313(a)(3); carried unanimously. After the session Councilor Jim Sheridan moved to return to open session (seconded by Councilor Sal Alfano); carried unanimously.
Motion: Councilor Ben Doyle moved to seat Mr. Costello for the remainder of Ms. Gil's term; Councilor Sheridan seconded; carried unanimously.
Recess 8:19 to 8:31 PM; Mr. Costello was sworn in on reconvening. In the later reports the Mayor and Councilor Doyle thanked the other candidates and welcomed him.
Earlier meetings
2026-07-22 (item 2026-299): the Council held a vacancy appointment process discussion in light of Councilor Adrienne Gil's departure; Peter Kelman spoke. Councilor Jim Sheridan moved to authorize staff to advertise the vacant seat and to gather letters from District 1 citizens interested in the position; Councilor Sal Alfano seconded; carried unanimously. At the same meeting Councilors thanked Gil for her service, she read a statement reflecting on her time on the Council, and the mayor gave her a gift from the Council; the City Clerk John Odum also thanked her (2026-07-22 - City Council).