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Council reappoints two TIF commissioners after heated exchange over public comments by an appointee

Board of Aldermen, City of Branson, Missouri · October 15, 2025
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Summary

The mayor nominated Gary Groman and James Dewsbury for reappointment to the Branson Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission. Alderman Schultz moved to remove Groman from the nomination, citing public comments made as a member of the press while also serving as an appointee; the motion to remove failed 2–4. The board then approved both reappoint

Mayor presented two reappointments to the Branson TIF Commission — Gary Groman and James Dewsbury. Alderman Glenn Schultz objected to reappointing Groman on the grounds that Groman, who also works as a local reporter, had used public comment periods to criticize and cast aspersions on aldermen; Schultz argued that this behavior…

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