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Lawrenceburg council votes 3–2 to end post‑office health insurance for elected officials
Summary
After a lengthy debate about a 2007 resolution and city practice, the Lawrenceburg City Council voted 3–2 on April 6 to eliminate health insurance coverage for elected officials once they leave office; the clerk‑treasurer will review historical documents for record‑keeping.
The Lawrenceburg City Council voted 3–2 on April 6 to end health insurance coverage for elected officials after they leave office, a measure a council member described as closing an out‑of‑date benefit.
Councilmember (speaker 8), who moved the measure, said during debate: "I don't think elected officials should have health insurance after they're voted out of office." The motion was seconded by the mayor (speaker 2) and carried after a roll call vote of 3 in favor and 2 opposed.
City Attorney (speaker 9) told the council the matter required a direct vote if members wanted to change current policy, and explained that prior…
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