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Resident presses council on absences; city attorney outlines removal process for absent member
Summary
A Ludlow resident asked why Councilmember Abigail Miller continues to miss meetings. City Attorney Michelle Eviston said a removal hearing could be scheduled but would require hiring a prosecutor and a unanimous vote; it could take four to eight weeks to schedule.
During public comment at the May 28 meeting, resident Chad Finni asked why the council continues to allow Councilmember Abigail Miller to miss meetings. City Attorney Michelle Eviston told the council a removal hearing is possible but would require the City to hire someone to prosecute and that scheduling the hearing could take four to eight weeks. Eviston also said a unanimous vote would be required to remove an elected council member.
Mayor Sarah Thompson said she would contact Ms. Miller to explain her options and confirmed that discussion of Miller’s multiple absences will appear on the next meeting agenda. No formal removal action was taken at the May 28 meeting.
