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Councilman EJ McManus was facing the possibility of having his position vacated.
We brought you the exclusive story last night. The council voted 4 to 2 to keep EJ McManus on the Talent City Council.
At the meeting, Mothers Against Drunk Driving testified against McManus, calling his actions irresponsible and grounds for his dismissal. When we spoke with the councilman he said he was pleased a majority of the council thought he was still able to effectively lead.
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What is with Talent Council?
Once again the city council in Talent is called upon to examine the law and in Talent fashion stayed on course, disregard for the law. The Talent City Charter states that The office of a member of the Council becomes vacant: Upon declaration by the Council of the vacancy in case of the incumbent’s: e. Conviction of a public offense punishable by loss of liberty. Go to jail, vacate the seat.
Council member McManus, to his credit never denied the second DUII or the driving with suspended license nor did he deny the jail time. The motion; "I move that there is significant cause to vacate the seat IN ACCORDANCE with the charter. Council member Lamb argued that McManus has had issues with the legal system, his sentence was pronounced and he continues to be punished. The Talent City Charter is actually supported by Lambs argument. How in the world do you vote no? How do you argue that he has loss of liberty and then vote that there isn't sufficient cause? I'll tell you how, when the greater part of your argument is what a nice guy McManus is.
So, in Talent, if you are a nice guy, the charter doesn't apply. Welcome to the wild, wild west.