NEWS
Grievance, lawsuit prompt city council executive session for legal review
The Bowie City Council will convene two meetings on Jan. 9 with a called session at 5:30 p.m. for a legal consultation regarding the termination of former Bowie Police Officer Randy Hanson.
The veteran officer was released on Sept. 6, 2022 for what city staff said was a “violation of city policy.” Police Chief Guy Green said at that time there was no violation of the law or a criminal investigation, but his dismissal was related to city policy.
The agenda lists an item for action on that issue following the executive session.
The second agenda for the regular 6 p.m. meeting also lists an executive session that includes the Hanson termination and the Laura McCarn vs. City of Bowie lawsuit related to property at Bowie Reservoir. Action items could follow that closed session.
Read the full story on the agenda in the weekend Bowie News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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