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Mayor’s Absence Sparks Tension at Mitchell Council Meeting

7 months ago in Business, Government, Lifestyle, Local, People

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Tensions flared at Monday’s Mitchell City Council meeting after a Councilmember criticized Mayor Jordan Hanson for skipping the Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party, which drew thousands downtown. The member called it a missed opportunity to welcome visitors, but several residents defended the mayor, praising his community involvement and criticizing the council’s visibility. The heated discussion dominated the 38-minute meeting before the council went into executive session. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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