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Wilmington council hires outside legal counsel after public calls for independent review
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Following multiple public comments urging an independent review of allegations involving the mayor and city administration, Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to hire additional legal counsel under an emergency resolution.
Wilmington City Council voted unanimously on a resolution authorizing council to hire additional legal counsel after residents urged an outside review of allegations involving city administration and the mayor.
The vote came after more than a dozen residents used the meeting's public-comment period to describe concerns about transparency, personnel actions and alleged improper targeting of local businesses and nonprofits. Council passed Resolution 25-25, moved by Councilman Wells and seconded by Councilman Osborne, by roll call; all seven members present voted yes.
The evening's public commenters included Elaine Silverstrom, who…
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