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flag A judge must decide by Monday whether newly appointed Schenectady council member Justin Chaires can take office, halting city operations due to a legal dispute.

flag A Schenectady judge is set to rule by Monday morning on whether to lift a temporary restraining order blocking newly appointed city council member Justin Chaires from serving. flag The dispute stems from a lawsuit by Mayor Gary McCarthy, who challenged the council’s appointment of Chaires to fill a seat vacated by Joseph Mancini, claiming it violated city law. flag The council approved Chaires in December, overriding McCarthy’s veto, but a judge issued a restraining order to prevent him from serving, citing potential harm to city operations. flag The council remains deadlocked with only five members, unable to hold a quorum or elect a new president, halting city business. flag The judge’s decision will determine whether Chaires can begin serving ahead of the November 2026 election.

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