NEWS
Council to take applications for mayor; BMX race track wins initial approval
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Members of the Bowie City Council voted to accept applications for persons interested in serving as mayor and will make an appointment before the 30-day time limit when an election would be forced.
The resignation of former Mayor Bill Miller was accepted Monday night. His one-sentence resignation was submitted on April 29 and was effective immediately. Miller, who took office last November, did not state a reason for his departure.
Mayor Pro Tem Jason Love presided at the meeting and told the council he feels “more suited” to his council seat and is not interested in serving the unexpired term of mayor.
The city charter requires the mayor position be filled within 30 days of the resignation or a special election be called. If an appointment is not made in 30 days, the election is required.
Councilor Diana Higgins recommended they take applications and make an appointment and avoid the expense of an election which can run about $4,000. The city would be able to make the November general election ballot.
Councilor Chuck Malone moved to take applications, interview and appoint a new mayor before the end of the month deadline. The motion was unanimously accepted with consensus they could expect a called meeting to review applicants and do interviews.
BMX race track
Linda and Sean Reno made a presentation to the council asking to use city land located beside the Haggar Baseball Complex for development of a BMX race track and bike park.
The couple has been involved in the sport for more than 20 years as all their children have taken part including their daughter who has competed on the international level.
Read the full story on the council meeting in your mid-week Bowie News.
Be alert, recent uptick in phone scams. Scammers are contacting people and falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers, alleging the individuals they contact face immediate arrest unless they provide payment in some form (i.e. gift cards, cash transfers, etc.).
Key Points:
* The Montague County Sheriff’s Office never solicits payments over the phone to resolve legal issues. Any communication requesting such payment is fraudulent.
* Scam Tactics: Scammers often use convincing language and may even impersonate real Deputies/ Officer’s or use spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate.
* Protect Yourself: If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a Deputy or representative of law enforcement demanding payment, do not comply. Instead, hang up immediately and contact the Montague County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify the call’s authenticity.
* Vigilance is Key: Stay vigilant and cautious when answering unsolicited phone calls. Never provide personal or financial information to unknown callers. Discuss this warning with family members, especially seniors, who may be more vulnerable to these scams.
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting our community from fraud and scams. By staying informed and exercising caution, we can collectively combat these deceptive practices and prevent financial loss.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Bowie Police Department
Bowie Police also reported a possible warrant phone scam and posted this message on its Facebook page earlier in the week.
An individual contacted the Bowie Police Department and advised that he had received a phone call from one of our officers. The conversation stated that a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he needed to turn himself into the Montague County Sheriff’s office. This department has not been calling individuals and advising them of warrants. If you receive a call, contact us at 940-872-2251 to confirm if the call is legitimate.
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