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Council members and residents press for HR review and clarify that executive order cannot replace ordinance
Summary
Council discussion focused on a relationship contract, an executive order that altered an organizational chart, alleged conflict‑of‑interest risks and calls to hire outside HR; council scheduled a special meeting to address personnel policy and to issue RFPs for HR services.
Fort Thomas residents and members of City Council spent a large portion of the Oct. 20, 2025, meeting questioning recent personnel changes, an executive order that altered the city's organizational chart and whether existing personnel policies were followed.
Multiple speakers, including Joan Farris and other residents, told council they were concerned about a disclosed relationship involving city staff and the potential for a supervisory conflict. Joan Farris said a written “relationship agreement” dated Aug. 6, 2024, between City Administrator Matt Kramer and an employee, Chanda Callantine, conflicted with the…
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