Sean Casey will no longer be representing Millidgeville and the north end after he missed too many council meetings. Saint John city council voted to declare Casey's seat vacant Monday because he missed four consecutive meetings without permission. "This is legislation that's in place, and I believe we have a duty to protect the integrity of the office and have council members present to fulfil their duty." Common clerk Jonathan Taylor said Casey missed the Jan. 11, Jan. 28, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 council meetings. The resolution voted on by council says Casey "did not indicate if his absences were result of illness," and his absences were not authorized by council.

Source: CBC News February 23, 2021 03:00 UTC