Hampton in hot water?

Posted on March 11, 2016

City council representative Shirlie Hampton, who has found herself in the middle of questionable actions and possible Sunshine Law violations since her election to the board four years ago, is once again in the crosshairs.

At Tuesday’s regular council meeting, City Manager Bob Brown said two city employees reported Hampton contacted them directly, attempting to tell them what to do regarding a specific task–actions which are explicitly prohibited by the City Charter.

PHOTO: Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton, center, said she will bring proof–phone records and video–to the next council meeting to disprove allegations brought against her by two city employees. The issue arose briefly at Tuesday’s meeting. Hampton is shown with Mayor Mike Deming, left, and Councilman Alan Hall.

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