Walton’s long-anticipated Owens Lake Park will officially open to the public this month. On April 26, the 54-acre property off Church Street and Percival Road will officially open its gates during a grand opening celebration, beginning at noon. The park will include walking trails, ample green space, and a pavilion for gatherings and events. Further, […]
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Walton has had two mayors this year. Both want the job again.
Walton residents voting this November face a unique choice for city mayor. Both candidates have served in the role this year alone: Gabe Brown resigned in May, and Terri Courtney was subsequently appointed to serve out the term. Brown resigned from his second term as mayor after nearly seven years in office. The move followed […]
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Walton enacts new policies after investigation into former mayor
Following an investigation into its former mayor, Walton approved updates to its policies on travel and use of city property and credit cards at its meeting Tuesday evening. Council first introduced the changes at last month’s meeting, intending to “tighten up” outdated policies in the wake of the investigation earlier this year into potential misconduct […]
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Union commissioner raises concerns about campaign ethics, transparency
Ethics and transparency were topics of discussion at the Union Commission meeting Monday evening. Commissioner Brian Garner brought up his concerns about Union’s current policies on ethics and the need for more transparency. He specifically focused on electoral candidates not having to disclose contributions and donations they receive towards their campaigns. Garner asked the commission […]
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Walton rescinds resolutions for land purchase, fire training facility
Walton City Council rescinded two resolutions passed as far back as April last year during its meeting Tuesday evening. First, the council rescinded Walton’s authorization to purchase the real estate of the former Imi Concrete plant at 40 Depot St. The site of the abandoned, burnt-down concrete plant has remained vacant for years, allegedly because […]
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Former Walton Mayor Gabe Brown to run for position again
Gabe Brown, the former Walton mayor who resigned last month, will be running for the position again this November. He will be running against current Mayor Terri Courtney, who was appointed to the interim position by the city council following Brown’s resignation. Brown said he’d like to finish what he started during his time as […]
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Investigation into Walton mayor reveals repeated misuse of city funds
Walton released its final report of a months-long investigation into former Mayor Gabe Brown, and it reveals repeated misuse of city money and property. The report included seven key findings, according to special counsel Bryce Rhoades at a City Council meeting on Tuesday evening. The findings include misuse of a city-owned vehicle and gas card, […]
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Walton reveals investigation’s findings into former mayor
Walton City Council approved the findings of an investigation into the conduct of former Mayor Gabe Brown, which included seven key findings of misconduct.
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Walton City Council seeks interim mayor after resignation
Walton City Council is accepting letters of interest for the position of interim mayor following Mayor Gabe Brown’s resignation, with the deadline set for May 14.
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Walton approves reappointments to city boards
Walton City Council approved the reappointment of members to its Planning and Development Services Council and the Union/Walton Joint Enforcement Board at its meeting Tuesday evening. Council approved 3-2 the reappointment of Mayor Gabe Brown and councilwoman Sherry Gaskill to the Planning and Services Council for one-year terms. The two served on the board previously. […]