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Residents press Manteno board for forensic audit and apology after heated meeting
5883018 · September 3, 2025
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Public commenters urged the board to pursue transparency measures, including a forensic audit supported by some trustees, and criticized conduct at a prior meeting; speakers asked for apologies and cooperation among trustees.
Several residents urged the Manteno Village Board to pursue greater transparency, including a forensic audit, and called for civility among trustees after a contentious prior meeting.
Paul Motel thanked Trustee Joel Geske for voting in favor of a forensic audit and said residents deserve transparency about how tax dollars were spent. “The…
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