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Resident asks council to clarify mayoral succession amid pending appeal; council seeks legal counsel
Summary
A public commenter asked how electing a new mayor while an appeal involving Michael Moss is pending could affect litigation; aldermen expressed surprise and asked staff to obtain special‑counsel guidance, with one council member saying they had recused previously from the impeachment matter.
A Carl Junction resident urged the Board of Aldermen to explain the process for filling or electing a mayor while an appeal related to the prior mayor remains unresolved, prompting council members to request formal legal advice.
"I'm here to ask questions about the mayor situation. My latest information is there's a lawsuit going on," said Michael Moore, who identified himself during the public‑comment portion and said he was not advancing a candidate but was concerned about the…
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