Gouverneur Town Council Member Jaimee McQuade resigns

by Rachel Hunter

The Town of Gouverneur Council at its March 14 meeting accepted with regret the resignation of Town of Gouverneur Council Member Jaimee McQuade.

Town of Gouverneur Supervisor Dave Spilman, Jr. read the letter he received earlier that day. “To the Town Board and Supervisor Spilman, please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my position on the Gouverneur Town Board. Thank you for the opportunity to serve my community over the years. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will be stepping down from this position, effective immediately. Sincerely, Jaimee McQuade.”

Supervisor Spilman then said the following: “I texted back and forth with Jaimee today, and she just had to make this decision for her family. I respect it. She’s been a good board member… family first.”

Supervisor Spilman then asked for a motion to accept Jaimee McQuade’s resignation with regret. The motion was made by Town of Gouverneur Councilman Curran Wade, and seconded by Town of Gouverneur Deputy Supervisor Jay Bowhall and Town of Gouverneur Councilwoman Lory Whitton. The motion carried with all votes cast in favor.

There was no further discussion.

The next regular monthly meeting of the Town of Gouverneur Council will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 6 p.m., at the Town of Gouverneur Offices Building, 1227 US Highway 11, Gouverneur. For more information, call 315-287-2340.