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Laurens City Council approves emergency ordinance on investigative safeguards; mayor recuses
Summary
The Laurens City Council gave first-reading approval to Ordinance 12-22-25 on Dec. 23, 2025, creating investigative procedures, temporary financial safeguards and referral authority for credible allegations against the mayor or senior appointed officials; the mayor recused and one councilor voted no.
The Laurens City Council approved Ordinance 12‑22‑25 on first reading at a special-called meeting on Dec. 23, 2025. The emergency ordinance establishes investigative procedures, temporary financial safeguards, communication protocols, continuity measures, independent legal authority and referral authority to address credible allegations involving the mayor or senior…
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