Monterey Alderman Starlett Wessels resigned from the board Monday night, before she missed a third meeting. Mayor JJ Reels read a statement from Wessels saying she could no longer attend. The aldermen debated whether Alderman Charles Looper, who is from the same ward, could nominate someone for the position. Looper said he wanted to nominate someone for the Ward 4 ... Read More »
A private investor has offered to put $250,000 towards finding a replacement for the retiring Dr. Charles Gray Smith in Monterey. Monterey Mayor JJ Reels said the investor would upgrade equipment and aesthetics in the office, also offering to pay the first year’s salary if the town does not charge rent for two years. Reels said the city and investor will ... Read More »
J.J. Reels defeated Incumbent Bill Wiggins in the Monterey Mayor’s race Thursday night. Reels won with 57-percent of the vote. Monterey also saw two contested Board of Aldermen seats Thursday. In Ward 1, Amy Callahan beat Incumbent Julie Bohannon with 60-percent of the vote, and in Ward 3, James “Coonie” Foster edged James Wolfgram, garnering 56-percent of votes. Ward 2 ... Read More »
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