Appointment Committee approves three mayoral appointees unanimously
City Council - Appointment Committee · Meeting of January 13, 2026
Easthampton Appointment Committee advances three mayoral appointees to City Council. Karl Prahl was approved for the Housing Authority (term through 12/31/2031); a small business owner and former City Council candidate, Prahl discussed his vision for new housing units and dignified maintenance standards during the committee's interview. Michele Subocz was approved for the Parks and Recreation Commission (12/31/2026) with a committee note that she would be contacted regarding her appointment and asked about a possible extension request.
Mary Church was approved for the Housing Authority as an EHA resident appointee (12/31/2031). All three votes passed unanimously; Marlene Michonski's Parks and Recreation appointment was deferred due to missing application materials.
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Source: the City Council - Appointment Committee meeting of January 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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