In the meeting, Gilberton Mayor Mary Lou Hannon read a letter provided by Kessler's attorney, and said
“I received notification from my client, Mark Kessler, at approximately 4:06 pm that he would be willing to extend his un-paid suspension so that he and I may attend the newly scheduled meeting”
The hearing for Kessler was suppose to be Friday morning but Kessler's attorney was not able to attend, thus asking to extend his suspension so he could be there.