Carthage City Council attempts suspension of city attorney despite resignation
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage City Council members attempt to suspend their city attorney – just two weeks after he tendered his resignation.
In an emotional statement to the people of Carthage at last night’s council meeting – City Attorney Nate Dally expressed sorrow about leaving his position and what it has meant to him.
“It was more to me than just another job, as it’s a homecoming to me… this is my hometown. And I had a chance to serve this city that raised me, shaped me, and became the very part of my fabric that makes me who I am,” said Nate Dally, Carthage City Attorney.
Dally resigned on April 12, just two days after the new City Council voted to fire him and City Administrator Greg Dagnan.
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Mayor Dan Rife told council members he would not agree to terminate Dally or Dagnan.
After a closed session meeting last night – some of the council members passed a motion asking the mayor to immediately suspend Dally for what they called an ethics violation.
Although the motion passed – once again Mayor Rife did not agree to the suspension – so Dally will continue to serve out the last few weeks of his 30-day notice.
