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St. Cloud council subpoenas economic development director, schedules department questioning
Summary
St. Cloud City Council voted 4-1 to subpoena Economic Development Director Antoinette Forbes to appear at a special council meeting and agreed to request Parks & Recreation supervisor Erin Jenks to attend voluntarily as the council seeks sworn testimony about department operations before Forbes’ July 4 departure.
The St. Cloud City Council voted 4-1 to subpoena Economic Development Director Antoinette Forbes to appear at a special meeting and agreed to request Parks & Recreation supervisor Erin Jenks to attend voluntarily so council members can question department operations. Mayor Robertson made the motion and Deputy Mayor Gilbert seconded; Council member Fletcher voted no.
Council members said the request is intended to gather sworn testimony and records so the council can review operations and spending before Forbes’ employment ends July 4. Mayor Robertson said the subpoena is to “get her to show up, and get the information.” The council discussed holding the special meeting on the third at 6:30 p.m.
The action follows public comments and council discussion about whether…
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