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Public urges League City council to investigate alleged misconduct; council votes to excuse absent member
Summary
At the Jan. 28 League City City Council meeting, two residents urged the council to investigate alleged misuse of office by a council member. Later the council voted to excuse Councilman Justin Hicks's absences from two January meetings; the motion passed with one dissenting vote.
At its Jan. 28 meeting, the League City City Council heard public criticism from residents who called for investigation and accountability after news reports alleging a council member used his position in a personal matter. The council later voted to excuse the January 14 work session and regular-meeting absences of Councilman Justin Hicks.
Marika Fuller, identifying herself as a resident of 2920 Marlin Court, addressed the council during the public-comment period and said, "Public office is a position of trust, a place where elected officials are expected to serve the public with honesty, transparency, and fairness." Fuller asked the council to investigate what she described as…
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