Garrett Killian has been sworn in as the new village councilman

Posted on December 11, 2024 by JW Dennison
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New Concord resident, Garret Killian is the newest village council member as of Monday Dec. 9. Killian was sworn in just before the village council meeting that evening with his wife and daughter in attendance. He was sworn in by fellow council member Levi Shegog.

Village councilman Levi Shegog swears in the newly appointed Garrett Killian. Killian was voted to fill the vacant village council seat after the resignation of Kristi Johnson.

Village councilman Levi Shegog swears in the newly appointed Garrett Killian. Killian was voted to fill the vacant village council seat after the resignation of Kristi Johnson.

Killian was appointed by village council to fill the seat until the term ends on Dec. 31, 2025.  He was appointed by a unanimous vote during the Nov. 18 meeting according to Steve Wooton, the council president. 

The next New Concord village council meeting is Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in village hall. The event is open to the public and can be heard live on WMCO, 90.7 FM. Village council meetings re-air on Sundays at noon and 10 p.m. as well as Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 p.m. 

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A new village council member has been appointed

Posted on December 6, 2024 by JW Dennison
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Since the resignation of Kristi “KJ” Johnson on Oct. 30, New Concords village council was down a member. New Concord residents were invited to apply for the seat which would be filled by the councils appointment. 

During the village council meeting on Nov. 18, the council voted in executive session to appoint resident Garrett Killian to the vacant seat according to Administrative Assistant Joy Johnson.

According to Council President Steve Wooton, the council voted unanimously to appoint Killian to the seat. 

“He was raised in the community and has a family history of community involvement. We are pleased to have him join the Village Council,” Wooton said. “We look forward to his being a part of our village leadership as we work to make New Concord a wonderful place to live and work.” 

Killian will be sworn in prior to the next village council meeting on Dec. 9 according to Johnson with a date and time to be determined. Killian will fill this vacancy until the term ends on Dec. 31, 2025.  

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