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Resident questions $36,000 transfer from mayor's budget to council account during public comment

5432647 · July 18, 2025
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Summary

During public comment a resident alleged the council moved $36,000 from the mayor's budget to a council-controlled "legislator" account and urged council members to ask the city attorney for an explanation; the claim was presented as an allegation and no council action or response is recorded in the transcript.

Shirley Bolden Goodwin used the citizen‑comment period to tell the Meridian City Council she wants an explanation for a $36,000 transfer she said moved funds from the mayor’s budget to a council‑controlled "legislator" account.

"I would like to know the reason why $36,000 was taken from the mayor budget and add to…

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