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County accepts State's Attorney Austin Hoffman’s recusal from southern-pipeline matters
Summary
The McPherson County Commission approved a motion to acknowledge and accept State's Attorney Austin Hoffman’s recusal from matters involving Southern Private Solutions and related pipeline matters and directed staff to document the recusal in writing.
The McPherson County Commission formally acknowledged and accepted State's Attorney Austin Hoffman’s recusal from any matters involving Southern Private Solutions and related pipeline matters.
Commissioners moved to document the recusal in writing and instructed staff to retain a written statement from Hoffman confirming the conflict. The motion was made and seconded during the meeting and passed by recorded voice vote.
During the discussion, commissioners clarified that Hoffman will not participate in executive sessions that involve the matter. The recusal will be documented in the county record and staff will follow up to secure a written recusal from Hoffman.
Motion and vote: the commission approved the recusal motion; the motion was moved by Commissioner Sid (recorded in the meeting) and seconded (second recorded in the meeting). Commissioners recorded as voting in favor included Jeff Newhart, Mike, Sam, Neil and Mark (as recorded on the vote).
