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Lincoln council amends censure to remove Councilman William Lawrence from committees, bar him from mayoralty

Lincoln City Council · February 14, 2024
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Summary

After a contentious hearing, the Lincoln City Council voted to amend a prior censure resolution to remove Councilman William Lawrence from all city and regional committees and prohibit him from serving as mayor or vice mayor for the remainder of his term.

The Lincoln City Council voted to amend Resolution 22-113 to remove Councilman William Lawrence from all city and regional committees and bar him from serving in any City Council office, including mayor or vice mayor, for the balance of his term.

Council members said the amendment responded to repeated incidents they said undermined trust and the city’s ability to represent itself to regional partners. During the meeting, Lawrence disputed the characterization and said he did not support the action, calling the proceedings…

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