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Gregory council votes to terminate Police Officer Tommy Claussen effective June 8
Summary
Following an executive session June 8 under SDCL 1-25-2(1), the Gregory City Council voted to terminate Officer Tommy Claussen effective June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; the motion was made by Alex Hamilton, seconded by Stacey Boes, and passed unanimously.
After a closed executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(1) for personnel discussions, the Gregory City Council returned to public session and voted to terminate Police Officer Tommy Claussen effective June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Alex Hamilton made the motion to terminate Officer Claussen; Stacey Boes seconded. The minutes record the result as "All ayes. Motion carried." The mayor removed counsel from the executive session prior to announcing the result. The minutes do not record additional public details of the personnel discussion.
The termination was recorded as a formal council action in the special meeting minutes; no appeal or follow-up timeline was noted in the minutes provided.
