NEWS
Saint Jo Council rescinds investigation; appoints new member to fill vacancy after resignation
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
It appears the Saint Jo City Council was able to hammer out its problems stemming from a recent anger-filled meeting where the mayor abruptly resigned.
In a called meeting March 30, the council rescinded its planned investigation into possible misconduct by the mayor, as well as accepted the resignation of its mayor pro tem, appointed a new alderman and retained the city secretary who had submitted her resignation.
The original controversy reportedly began at the March 9 council meeting where questions about the 4B Economic Development Board were raised, along with questions about a city lease with Coppell Construction. Those topics were also fueled by reportedly “misinformation” spread on social media about the 4B board which lead to five of them resigning, as well as the mayor walking out that same night.
In a follow-up session despite Mayor Tom Weger apologizing for his outburst and the council members going through a timeline of how they got to the point where the agenda stated the removal of the mayor was being considered, the group voted to hire an investigator to begin an examination of possible misconduct by Weger.
The mid-week meeting opened with public comments followed by a 90-minute executive session as the council consulted with its attorney Andy Messer. The agenda item listed the resignations of Mayor Pro Tem Carla Hennessey and City Secretary Teresa Fangman, the appointment of a new council member.
Read the full story in the weekend 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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