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Public commenter urges removal of city attorneys, alleges improper communications in pending litigation
Summary
Bishop Charles Bradford told the Bastrop City Council he has evidence the city's attorneys conspired with outside parties and asked the council to remove them; the council responded that personnel and legal procedures require formal documentation and due process.
During the public-comment period Bishop Charles Bradford (1320 South Washington St.) urged the City of Bastrop to remove two city attorneys and raised allegations about improper communications in pending litigation. Bradford said he has evidence that attorneys had conversations with a judge and others and said those actions merited removal.
Bradford told the council he had investigated the matter and asserted that "Mr. Jones need to be terminated," adding that he was prepared to intervene in the litigation if the attorneys remained in place. He said he would provide documentation to support his claims.
Council and staff response: Council members and the mayor acknowledged Bradford's concerns but stressed that personnel actions and legal ethics claims must follow formal procedures. Members asked whether Bradford had written evidence and were told he had documentation; staff and the city attorney reminded the council that personnel matters and litigation-related questions often require confidential handling and proper records to prompt formal actions.
Context and next steps: The issues Bradford raised were recorded during public comment; Bradford said he would return and present his documentation. Council members said the record should include any formal materials and that they would consider appropriate procedures if substantiating documents are filed. The council did not take immediate personnel action on the record at the meeting.
Why this matters: Allegations concerning legal representation and court communications relate to the city's ability to manage litigation and could affect legal strategy and public trust if substantiated. The council emphasized adherence to due process and legal rules for personnel and litigation matters.
