Inspired by Anchorage, Palmer to weigh new process to oust mayor, council members
The rule would allow the council to remove the mayor or council members for “violations of public trust."
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Derailed Palmer city meeting, infighting signals ongoing controversy over former manager’s exit
Discussions of former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie and the surrounding controversy have dominated and derailed city meetings.
Former city manager’s deleted emails highlight clashes with Palmer police leadership, review shows
The emails include about 600 messages deleted by Stephen Jellie over the course of his employment.
Palmer council approves expanded library plan despite former manager's unauthorized updates
Former City Manager Stephen Jellie requested design changes during a closed-door meeting with the architect.
Intercepted emails led to Palmer police chief’s leave, body camera transcripts show
Palmer Police Chief Dwayne Shelton was placed on administrative leave for allegedly "conspiring" with junior officers.
Palmer city council to investigate ousted manager’s deleted emails as mayor faces recall
The emails were deleted during Jellie's final hours on the job, city officials said.
Separation deal limits what Palmer officials can tell former manager’s future employers
The agreement is similar to one now-former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie had with a previous employer.
Embattled Palmer city manager resigns with $75,000 payout after 53 days in job
Stephen Jellie's resignation was announced during an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
Palmer’s new city manager facing possible removal over ‘imminent threat’ of employee lawsuits
Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie will appear at an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.