Galesburg Mayor: Firing city manager would cause 'irreparable harm'. Council member: 'respect the election'

The mayor of Galesburg says removing Gerald Smith as city manager "will do irreparable short-term and long-term harm" to the city and its residents. An alderperson counters that the mayor needs to respect democracy and the outcome of elections.

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