Donnelly resigns as Town of Vestal councilman
Donnelly sent his resignation to Town officials on Friday, March 28, which he shared with News 34.
I am writing to inform you that I wish to resign my position as Town of Vestal councilman effective April 15, 2025. I will be moving out of Vestal and per Town code, I am not allowed to serve as councilman while residing outside of the Town of Vestal. I would like to thank you and the rest of the Town employees for what I consider an honor to have served the people of Vestal. Should you have any additional needs, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Stephen Donnelly
Donnelly, who is a marketing professional, filed for bankruptcy after his construction company Atlas James went out of business in the fall of 2023.
A number of his customers at the time complained that they had made deposits for work that wasn't done, including some made just weeks prior to Donnelly shuttering the business.
Donnelly has expressed remorse for causing financial hardship to customers and suppliers and has pledged to make it right with people who were harmed. Some customers have received refunds while others say they have not.
Witnesses say they saw a moving van outside of Donnelly's Vestal home recently. He told News 34 that it was only there to move items into storage.
In his resignation letter to the Vestal Clerk, Donnelly says he is moving out of town.
His last day on the board will be April 15.
Donnelly writes that it has been an honor to serve the people of Vestal.
The Republican, who was elected in 2021, had already announced that he would not seek re-election this Fall.
You can read the full story behind Donnelly's current legal standing by his own admission here.
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