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Branson aldermen vote to remove TCED member Cindy Mary after contested public hearing
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment and debate, the Branson Board of Aldermen voted 4-3 to remove Cindy Mary from the Tourism Community Enhancement District board; Mayor Larry Milton broke the tie with a yes vote.
The Branson Board of Aldermen voted 4-3 at a special meeting to remove Cindy Mary from the Tourism Community Enhancement District (TCED) board, with Mayor Larry Milton breaking the tie by voting "yes." The motion to remove Mary was brought forward by Alderman Houghton and seconded by Alderman Ralph LeBlanc.
Supporters and critics of Mary used the allotted public-comment period to press opposing views before the aldermen voted. Proponents described Mary as a long-time volunteer and watchdog on tourism spending; opponents raised concerns about tone and board dynamics. "My basic responsibility as an alderman is to make decisions based on fact," said Ruth, an alderman who spoke during the board's discussion of the item, as she explained outstanding questions that informed her decision-making.
Cindy Mary, who described several policy and oversight accomplishments during her remarks, told the board, "My name is Cindy Mary," and…
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