Deo to fill seat

BINGEN — The Bingen City Council met on Nov. 3, now with two vacant seats, as Councilor Dale Grinstead-Mayle announced his resignation. Councilor Erika Ramsey resigned last month.

At the meeting, City Administrator Krista Loney shared the applications for Councilor Ramsey’s seat, submitted by Quinton Deo and Sarah Mello.

Just prior to the council discussion to appoint one of them to fill Ramsey’s seat, Councilor and Mayor Pro-Tempore Grinstead-Mayle shared that he, too, was resigning his seat due to an upcoming move out of the city. The group chose Quentin Deo to fill the current vacant seat, citing his previous council candidacy. They strongly encouraged Sarah Mello to re-apply for the second open seat, praising her completion of the city’s Civics Academy and consistent attendance at council meetings.

Grinstead-Mayle’s seat is now open to new applicants as well.

The next Bingen City Council meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17, and will include the swearing-in of Councilor-Elect Deo.

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