Updated: Soon-to-be retired firefighter Dereck Hillyer was selected by community members to represent District 2 on City Council when the seat becomes vacant on Jan. 7.

Nearly 50 residents gathered to remove and replace the Government Hill Alliance Board of Directors in a meeting at St. Patrick's Catholic Church that was carefully scripted and orderly. Organizers said they were motivated by concern over development in the historic neighborhood and a lack of transparency by the previous board. Watch full video of the meeting here, and scroll down to read more about the meeting.