April Azotea
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mayor Pro Tem Mike Dobson announced Tuesday night at the Hannibal City Council meeting that impeachment charges against Councilman Stephan Franke will not be pursued. The impeachment case, which was filed by former Mayor James Hark in January 2022, was dropped by Judge John J. Jackson on June 6 stating the city…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Mayor Pro Tem Mike Dobson confirmed Wednesday at the Hannibal City Council meeting he will request for a judge rehear impeachment charges against Third Ward Councilman Stephan Franke. Marion County Associate Judge John J. Jackson granted a motion to dismiss impeachment charges against Franke on June 6, who represents the 3rd…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A former Hannibal councilman expressed concerns during Tuesday’s meeting of the Hannibal City Council regarding the council’s behavior, specifically referring to Feb. 21 meeting. Jim Van Hoose watched the meeting on the City of Hannibal’s YouTube channel, where each meeting is live-streamed. He was specifically concerned with the behavior of the several…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal City Council meeting became a little heated Tuesday evening as several issues were discussed. The proposal by two councilmen, Charlie Phillips and Stephan Franke, that would require City Manager Lisa Peck to give monthly updates. Councilman Mike Dobson moved to table the proposal. Charlie Phillips told the group he has…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Business owner April Azotea came before Hannibal City Council on Tuesday evening to question the conditions of City Clerk Angel Zerbonia’s administrative leave. Zerbonia has been on paid administrative leave since November because of accusations of a hostile workplace. The council voted in January to hire an outside agency to conduct an…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – A third-party investigation will soon be underway concerning Hannibal City Clerk Angel Zerbonia. City Attorney James Lemon confirmed at the Hannibal City Council meeting on Tuesday that an outside agency will be conducting the investigation. The council members confirmed it was decided by unanimous vote. The announcement comes after the council meeting…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After a downtown business owner asked to lease two parking places in a lot near her business, the Hannibal City Council directed City Manager Lisa Peck to survey downtown business owners to get their opinions on the idea. At Tuesday night’s meeting, City Attorney James Lemon suggested the survey out of concern…
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