Censure Mayor Tom Butt for releasing confidential information

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In Plain English

The council accuses Mayor Butt of publicly sharing confidential attorney-client information and details from private council meetings. Censure is a formal reprimand with no legal penalties. If approved, the city attorney refers the matter to the Grand Jury and district attorney for potential investigation.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 144-21 censuring Mayor Tom Butt

Passed

5 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

The city council formally censured Mayor Tom Butt for allegedly sharing confidential attorney-client information and details from private council meetings, passing the resolution with five votes in favor and two opposed. Censure is an official reprimand that carries no legal penalties but expresses the council's disapproval of the mayor's conduct. The city attorney will now refer the matter to the Grand Jury and district attorney for potential investigation. Mayor Butt and Councilmember Bates voted against the censure, while Vice Mayor Johnson and four other council members supported it.

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Community Discussion

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