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Councilor Jessica Redfern was elected City Council President, receiving 7 of 9 votes, and Councilor Amanda Haggstrom was elected Vice President unanimously, 9-0.
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The council’s leadership for the session is now set, with Redfern presiding and Haggstrom serving as vice president. The council also approved its rules and procedures and accepted the 2026 and 2027 meeting schedules. Vacancies were declared on the School Committee and Library Board of Trustees; a special election will be announced for the School Committee seat, while applications for the library board seat will be accepted for 30 days.
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