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Judge Hamsher recuses, court approves Hamsher Fighting Bulls contract amid declared conflict
Summary
Judge Hamsher declared a conflict of interest and recused himself from deliberation and the vote on a professional services contract involving Hamsher Fighting Bulls, a company owned by his son and daughter-in-law; the remaining commissioners approved the $18,600 contract.
Judge Hamsher declared an actual conflict of interest on July 1 and recused himself from discussion and voting on a contract involving Hamsher Fighting Bulls, which the minutes identify as owned by his son and daughter-in-law. The court record states Hamsher “declared an actual conflict of interest” and sat out deliberation and the vote.
Commissioner Rowell moved to approve the professional services contract for Hamsher Fighting Bulls in the amount of $18,600.00; Commissioner Wilson seconded. The minutes record the vote as Ayes – 2, Nays – 0, Abstain – 1, and list the motion as carrying. The record shows the recusal and the resulting two-member affirmative tally for the action.
