In what seems to be the final chapter in a months-long situation involving allegations of misconduct by a city of Kilgore councilmember, current councilmembers voted to approve a $25,000 settlement, to be paid to former councilmember Missy Merritt.
A large group of local citizens turned up to the City of Kilgore s latest meeting to hear discussions on an eventful agenda, which included discussions of official conduct, the use of confidential information and allegations of conflicts of interest.
However, those discussions were tabled for a future meeting, allowing the city time to discuss and implement a new ethics policy.
City of Kilgore councilmember Place 3 Missy Merritt has filed a lawsuit against the Kilgore mayor, city manager and all sitting members of the city council this week.
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As another year passes from the present into history, the News Herald would like to take a look back at 2023 and some of the trials and triumphs the past