Alderman Ronald R. Russell resigns effective Sept. 24, citing impeachment threat in prepared statement
Alderman Ronald R. Russell read a prepared resignation Sept. 23 effective Sept. 24, 2025, saying recent circumstances including a threat of impeachment and pressures involving his family prompted his decision; the Board received public comment urging review of Section 120.040 of the municipal code.
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Alderman Ronald R. Russell (Ward II) read a prepared resignation to the Smithville Board of Aldermen on Sept. 23, stating his resignation would be effective Sept. 24, 2025. In the statement Russell cited "recent circumstances, including the threat of impeachment proceedings and unwarranted demands to involve my family" as reasons for stepping down and said he made the decision reluctantly while expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
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