City of Ellsworth Announces Special Meeting for School Board and Library Trustee Certification and Swearing-In
ELLSWORTH, Maine — November 10, 2026
The City of Ellsworth will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to certify the November 3, 2026 election results for the Ellsworth School Board and Library Board of Trustees and swear in the newly elected members.
The special meeting will address the following seats:
- Library Board of Trustees — Three-year terms: Kathleen B. Cravens and Janet L. Lewis
- Library Board of Trustees — Two-year terms: Charles E. Hodge and Rain M. Perez
- Ellsworth School Board — Three-year terms: Kelly J. McKenney and John Linnehan
The Monday, November 16 date is also a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, when newly elected Council members would ordinarily be sworn in. However, because a recount has been requested in the City Council race, the certification and swearing-in of the newly elected Council members will be postponed until the recount process is completed and the results are finalized.
The two current City Council members whose seats were on the November ballot will remain in office until their successors are officially seated.
The City continues to coordinate with election officials regarding the recount. A date has not yet been established, and additional information will be shared as soon as the timeline is confirmed.
The City appreciates the community’s patience as these election procedures move forward and remains committed to an accurate, fair and transparent process.
For this special meeting agenda visit: https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/notices/city-council-special-meeting-notice-and-agenda-for-monday-november-16-2026/
For election results and recount updates, visit: www.ellsworthmaine.gov/elections/.
For agendas visit : https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/notice-category/council/
