Stop spending city money on lawsuits against the mayor
In Plain English
The city is currently paying legal fees to pursue litigation against Mayor Tom Butt. Councilmember Bates wants to end this spending and drop the legal cases. If approved, the city stops funding these lawsuits and redirects that money elsewhere.
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Votes
To table the matter
Amended motion to withdraw the item from the agenda
Substitute motion to approve the matter
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