Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Brookshire council hires special counsel, names city secretary after executive session
Summary
After a closed executive session March 27, the Brookshire City Council voted to engage outside legal counsel, acknowledged the return of Stephanie Green under counsel advice and approved hiring Ms. Connor as permanent city secretary.
After a closed executive session on March 27, the Brookshire City Council voted to engage outside special counsel and to make a permanent appointment in the city secretary’s office.
Mayor Pro Tem Richards said the council had discussed the status of Stephanie Green and that “Miss Green was brought back under the advice of counsel.” The council then voted to hire an outside law firm and subsequently approved a motion to make Ms. Connor the permanent city secretary.
Why it matters: The votes follow an extended personnel dispute that included investigations, pay reductions and public criticism. Former city employee Stephanie Green told the council she believes she was forced out and described months of investigations, write-ups and a cut to her pay that she said significantly affected her livelihood. “I welcomed the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
