Posted on 01/17/2019 9:07:48 AM PST by ETL
A pair of Texas politicians resigned after they allegedly misused public funds to attend an event on Michelle Obama's book tour.
Forest Hill, Texas, Mayor Lyndia Thomas and Mayor Pro Tem Beckie Hayes submitted their resignations on Wednesday, ahead of a public hearing over alleged misconduct and expenses related to the former first lady's book tour event in Dallas last year.
The pair allegedly received reimbursements for two $545 tickets for Obama's "Becoming" book tour. The expense was approved by the city manager, and Hayes received a check, but she said she paid it back when members of a citizens committee voiced concern.
Thomas had asked for a three-month extension to give her more time to prepare her case, but the city council voted to proceed with the Wednesday hearing. ..."
The council said it planned to "discuss and consider possible action up to and including reprimand, suspension or removal from office," according to an agenda posted online.
Both Hayes and Thomas said they're being targeted for political reasons, and they both said they will plan to run for city council again. The next election is in May.
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Gone gurlz!
Mizz Thomas’s clothes would make chairman mao proud.
Just for the record, these two grifters did repay the city.
But, just as they were about to be voted out of office by the city council, they both resigned!
They did that, because if they had been voted out of office, then they could NOT run for re-election in May!
In other words, being voted out would have ruined their chances to continue to grift!
Forest Hill is the southeast corner of Ft Worth.
Especially when it’s combined with fat and ugly.
Straight hair on a black “woman”? Smells like cultural appropriation.
“Watch it, sucka!”
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