With no manager and 5 vacant council seats, who’s running Houlton?
Immediately following the unanimous vote to place Cameron Clark on leave, Council Chairperson Jane Torres and Councilors Jim Peters and Erin Matthews resigned.
Immediately following the unanimous vote to place Cameron Clark on leave, Council Chairperson Jane Torres and Councilors Jim Peters and Erin Matthews resigned.
“It’s important for people to maybe take a look at some of the good things that Mr. Clark has done for our town both financially and in many, many ways.”
The City Council voted on Sept. 15 to reject all bids for the project — each significantly over budget — and look at renovating existing buildings instead.
The Houlton police union declared on Tuesday its unanimous loss of confidence in municipal officials
Houlton Town Manager Cameron Clark will appear in court on domestic violence assault and felony victim tampering charges on Feb. 3.
On Monday, eight Houlton registered voters comprising the newly formed Petitioners’ Committee met outside the town office on Water Street at 1 p.m.
His resignation follows the council’s no-action stance during a Thursday meeting, which keeps Town Manager Cameron Clark in his position.
Following the meeting, Council Chairperson Jane Torres said that things were “status quo,” and that she would have a written statement on Friday.
He must report to the Aroostook County Community Corrections Program caseworker daily by phone and once a week in person.
“The Council acknowledges that the charges brought against Mr. Clark are of a personal nature,” Town Council Chairperson Jane Torres said Friday.