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Blythewood council authorizes lawsuit seeking to block mayor’s executive order
Summary
On Feb. 3, 2025, the Blythewood Town Council voted 4-1 to authorize the town attorney to pursue declaratory and injunctive relief against Mayor Sloane Griffin over Executive Order No. 3, after hours-long debate over the mayor’s unilateral hires and council communication.
The Blythewood Town Council voted 4-1 on Feb. 3 to authorize the town attorney to file for declaratory and injunctive relief against Mayor Sloane Griffin in his official and/or individual capacity over Executive Order No. 3, which council members said was issued without adequate notice or council input.
The motion, made after a closed executive session, directs the town attorney to initiate civil action and authorizes hiring outside counsel. Councilwoman Fripp made the motion and Councilman McKendrick seconded. The roll call recorded Councilwoman Paige, Mayor Pro Tem Donald Brock, Councilwoman Fripp and Councilman McKendrick voting yes; Mayor Sloane Griffin voted no.
The debate centered on the mayor’s use of executive authority to create and fill positions outside what some council members said had been approved in the budget. Councilwoman Fripp said the…
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