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Thomas Ouellette
Chad Blake has been living in the small town of Edgewood after a 2025 tornado destroyed his home in lapel. Indiana state law says a member of a council must reside within the city or town they represent. Despite this, Blake has said he is adamant about continuing to serve.

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Chad Blake
At the end of the day, I was elected by the people of lapel, all right, and I committed to still being part of.

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Thomas Ouellette
The town council. Asked Blake several times to show adequate proof. He's making progress on moving back. He showed utility payments and soil samples on the property he still owns, where a garage still sits. Council members said that was not enough and voted 3 to 1 to remove him from his seat. Blake says he will appeal the decision to a local court.

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Thomas Ouellette
I'm Thomas Ouellette