Newly elected city officials in Walton were sworn into office during Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. Mayor Terri Courtney, who has been serving as interim mayor since May after former Mayor Gabe Brown resigned from office following an investigation into his conduct in office, was formally elected into office by Walton residents. She defeated Brown […]
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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 Council first introduced the changes at last month’s meeting, intending to “tighten up” outdated policies in the wake of the investigation earlier this year into potential misconduct […]
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Walton mayor resigns again
Walton Mayor Gabe Brown submitted a letter of resignation to City Council on Tuesday, effective immediately, and the city has 30 days to appoint an interim mayor to serve the remainder of his term.
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City Council plans to bring charges, remove Walton mayor from office
Walton City Council is planning to remove Mayor Gabe Brown from office at its meeting next week, after an investigation into misuse of a city credit card.
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Former mayor proposes city administrator amid saga in Walton
Former Walton Mayor Mark Carnahan proposed the idea of hiring a full-time city administrator to the city council, which was backed by longtime Walton resident Mike Wood.
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Walton mayor rescinds resignation: ‘You couldn’t let me walk away’
Walton Mayor Gabe Brown rescinded his resignation on Saturday, three days after announcing his resignation at a city council meeting.
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Walton mayor announces resignation
Walton Mayor Gabe Brown announced his resignation at a city council meeting Wednesday evening, and an investigation is being conducted into his use of city credit cards.
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Walton senior community developers highlight new site, honor first responders
Carolyn Collins has family and friends in Northern Kentucky, so when the opportunity for the former Mississippi resident to move to Walton presented itself, she was ready to spring into action. Now, she is a part of Walton’s newest senior housing community: Haven Crossing. City officials, developers and other partners joined Collins and Haven Crossing […]
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Walton property awarded Duke Energy Site Readiness grant
Duke Energy recently issued a $10,000 site readiness grant to a property on Dixie Highway in Walton, according to a recent press release. The grant will allow the site to be more easily developed by businesses interested in moving to the area, Walton Mayor Gabe Brown told LINK nky. “The Duke Energy Site Readiness Program […]