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Heated Lincoln Heights council meeting centers on dispute over council seat and meeting legality
Summary
A contentious Oct. 28 council meeting turned on whether council member Daniels forfeited his seat for failing to meet qualifications, prompting repeated objections from Daniels and residents and multiple votes while attendees questioned the legality and quorum of actions taken.
A dispute over whether Council member Daniels forfeited his seat dominated the Village of Lincoln Heights Railroad Council meeting on Oct. 28, complicating votes on several resolutions and prompting residents to challenge the legality of actions taken by the majority at the table.
Mayor Ruby Kenzie Mumphrey and the clerk said the solicitor informed the council by email on Oct. 11 that Daniels no longer met qualifications and therefore had forfeited the seat. The mayor’s office proceeded with roll call and votes without listing Daniels as present. Daniels responded at the meeting, saying, “I didn’t forfeit…
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