Williamstown City Council votes to remove mayor from office over alleged misconduct

Northern Kentucky mayor accused of mishandling finances, removed from office

The mayor of Williamstown, Kentucky, has been removed from office and an acting interim mayor has been appointed to take his place.

Williamstown City Council votes to remove mayor from office over alleged misconduct

During a public hearing on Monday, the Williamstown City Council voted unanimously to remove Mayor Mark Christopher from office over alleged misconduct.The allegations involving Christopher center on three charges the council sought to remove him on: overall misconduct, inability in office and neglect of office.The attorney representing the city council, Luke Morgan, claims Christopher acted with willful neglect when he failed to provide the cit…

Williamstown Mayor removed from office following improper management of city funds - NKyTribune

By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Williamstown Mayor Mark Christopher lost his job as mayor on Monday. A lengthy, day-long hearing was held at the Grant County Courthouse with Judge Steven Bates presiding to present charges against Christopher brought by council members — Jayson Payne, Dave Henson, John Coleman, Kim Crupper, Ronnie Maines, and Gina Austin Smith. Former Williamstown Mayor Mark Christopher (Photo provided) The charges wer…

Mayor Christopher removed from office

Today, April 21, after a public hearing that included over five hours of testimony and a subsequent closed session, Mayor Mark Christopher was removed from office by unanimous vote by the members of the Williamstown City Council.