A petition has been filed requesting that Timothy O’Brien be removed from his position as Chestertown Council Member for Ward 1 was filed with the Circuit Court of Kent County this week. The Chestertown Spy reports the petition claims that O’Brien moved from Ward 1 to Ward 4 on October 23, 2023, which, according to the Chestertown Charter, should have automatically terminated his term as a council member. The petitioners argue that O’Brien’s continued service is illegal, and they seek court intervention to declare the seat vacant and to nullify any council actions taken since October 23, 2023.