Biddle Fills Borough Council's Vacant Seat

“Easily one of the hardest decisions we’ve had to make,” Williamsburg Borough Council President Don Zimmerman said last Monday evening in discussion on applicants for the council’s vacant seat.

Two applicants sent in letters of interest – Karyn Shaw and Dakota Biddle. Mayor Ted Hyle agreed, “Both are very qualified.”

Karyn Shaw removed herself from the voting after seeing Biddle as her competition, saying, “You need someone younger on here.”

Ed Patterson made the motion to appoint Biddle to the vacant seat. With Bruce Hamilton seconding, he motion passed. A roll call vote was asked, and all me...