Chuck Richardson, a former 5th District representative who earlier this year challenged Agelasto’s right to continue representing his constituents, agreed.

“It is unconscionable, unacceptable to acknowledge that he has violated the law and then dictate when he is going to serve his punishment,” Richardson said.

Agelasto, who works as executive director of the Capital Region Land Conservancy, makes $25,000 annually as a council member.

Both men objected to Agelasto collecting a city salary and casting votes on the council in the coming months after acknowledging his move out of the district. Each said they had no plans to drop their cases, the merits of which Agelasto challenged in his newsletter.

His resignation will trigger a special election for a replacement to serve out his term. That contest is not yet scheduled, but Agelasto said he wants it to coincide with the next general election, on Nov. 5.

Agelasto has served as the 5th District representative on the council since 2013. He was elected to a second four-year term in 2016.