Mayor proclaims April 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness Month; public commenters raise code-enforcement and conspiracy concerns

Apr 14, 2026

Mayor Absher read a proclamation designating April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During public comment, resident James E. Johnson made extensive conspiratorial remarks; Josh Warner raised specific complaints about selective code enforcement and city employees using personal fuel rewards on city-paid vehicles.

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Marion — Mayor Absher read a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Marion and invited a representative from the Survivors Empowerment Center in Carbondale to join the mayor for the recognition.

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