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Council Considers Water Bond Refinancing, Takes No Action – Video

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

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Suspended City Employee Remains on Leave – Video

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

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Water Tank Maintenance Contract – Video

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

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Parking & Littering on Square Problems told to Complaint to Council

Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

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Non-Partisan City Elections Moves Forward to Be Read at Next Meeting – Video

Friday, September 30th, 2016

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Council Moves Forward with Extension of Scogin Drive to 278 West – Video

Thursday, September 29th, 2016

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Missing Money Matters Multiply (Actually add $12,500)

Thursday, September 22nd, 2016

In August, MLive broke the story of $22,500 in missing money, linking Mayor Zack Tucker to an alleged false invoice from the Economic Development Fund of Monticello, billed to the city’s Advertising & Promotion Commission, for false charges.

Late last month, a city check for $6,500 was found, paid to Variety Attractions for country star John Michael Montgomery, stating that it was a $6500 loan to the festival, that would be reimbursed when a local industry reimbursed the check. When that industry paid the $5000 that they had actually pledged, it was not used as reimbursement, but went directly to the festival account. (more…)

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Lake Trail Update – Video

Monday, September 19th, 2016

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Aramark Volunteers for Community Parks Projects – Video

Monday, September 19th, 2016

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Miracle League Car Show, October

Monday, September 19th, 2016

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Mayor Charged with Tampering of Public Record & Abuse of Office

Friday, September 16th, 2016

Monticello Mayor Zack Tucker was officially charged with two counts, tampering with public record and abuse of office, Friday, by 10th judicial district prosecuting attorney Thomas Deen.

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MCBG Petitions Seem to have enough Signatures to be on Nov. Ballot

Friday, September 16th, 2016

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City Truck, City Employee, City Sewer Pond

Tuesday, September 13th, 2016

Around 1 PM, Sunday afternoon, a city employee was making required checks at the city sewer ponds, located on Old Warren Road.

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Armory Usage Taskforce Announced

Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

Mayor Zack Tucker has announced the members of the Mayor’s Special Taskforce to Re-purpose the Monticello Armory to be chaired by former UAM Chancellor Jack Lassiter.

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City Budget Committee Meeting Summary – Video

Wednesday, August 31st, 2016

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Patricia Mays- “Who Put Me Up to Filing a Lawsuit Against the City” – Video

Friday, August 26th, 2016

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KARK Video – Tuesday’s City Council Report

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

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“Mayor Should Take a Leave or Resign”- Jim Hall – Video

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

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Council Reduces Authority of Mayor’s Position – “No Check Signing” – Video

Wednesday, August 24th, 2016

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Prepared Statement of Mayor Zack Tucker at City Council Meeting – Video

Wednesday, August 24th, 2016

“In recent days, expenditures from the Monticello Advertising and Promotion Commission and the Monticello City budget have been the subject of several news articles.”

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Resolution to Greatly Reduce Mayor’s Power Planned for Tonight’s City Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

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More Missing Money – $6,500 – Mayor’s Misappropriation?

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016

After filing a Freedom of Information request, MLive confirmed more missing city money, Monday morning. This time, it was in the amount of $6500 from city funds, appearing to go for entertainment at this year’s Forestry Festival.