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Residents sharply criticize mayor and urge support for city manager during public comment
Summary
During public comment residents accused the mayor of exposing evaluations, while others urged the commission to support City Manager Mike Womack and announced a community vigil; remarks ranged from ethical complaints to local organizing appeals.
The special meeting's public comment period included sharply worded accusations against the mayor and expressions of support for City Manager Mike Womack. Karen Preseka accused the mayor of posting employee evaluations on a personal website and said that action "was unethical" and a breach of confidentiality. Joe Jockey criticized the mayor for filing a complaint with the state attorney grievance body regarding the manager's private-law billing; he said the state closed the matter and found no basis for professional misconduct.
Several speakers defended Womack and asked the commission to consider his years of service. Gigi Griffith announced a city vigil for people who died in immigration enforcement actions and invited the community to a courthouse vigil Aug. 2. Pastor Rich Schwab advocated for fair treatment of employees and urged the commission to avoid repeating perceived injustices. The speakers underscored a divided public response to the commission's personnel review.
