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Hopewell council removes city clerk in 4-3 vote as clerk and residents protest lack of documentation
Summary
The Hopewell City Council voted 4-3 to terminate the city clerk, prompting emotional public comment and assertions by the clerk that she had completed requested work and received no evaluations documenting cause.
The Hopewell City Council voted 4-3 to terminate the employment of City Clerk Bertie Williams, effective immediately, and to provide severance and benefits under her employment agreement.
During debate, Bertie Williams directly addressed the council, saying she had "done everything that y'all have asked me to do," and that she had not received any negative evaluations since her hire in 2023.…
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