Council hears that anonymous OSHA complaint against City Manager is resolved

Aug 10, 2026

An anonymous OSHA complaint alleged the City Manager lacked a flagger certificate and wore a purple hi-vis vest; Mayor Martin and City Manager Dawn Russ said staff hold flagger certificates and the city received a letter closing the matter.

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Council members discussed an OSHA complaint received anonymously alleging the City Manager performed flagging without a certificate and wore a purple high-visibility vest. Mayor Crystal Martin stated that all city staff have flagger certificates. City Manager Dawn Russ said she bought a new vest the morning she received the OSHA notice and later received a letter indicating the issue is resolved and that no further action is required.

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