A major shake-up among Branson city leadership is in progress. In a wave election last year focused on discontent over mask mandates, Branson voters chose Mayor Larry Milton to lead the down-home tourist hub.<\/p>\n
Since then, recent elections brought three new members to the town board of aldermen, joining the outspoken mayor.<\/p>\n
A week ago, Mayor Milton was quoted in the Branson Tri-Lakes News as saying over the coming days and weeks residents \"will notice some staff changes at City Hall.\" Residents say his comments stirred up a lot of discussion in Branson. Through a spokesperson, Milton declined to be interviewed by KSMU.<\/p>\n
This week, Bransons board of aldermen called a special meeting closed to the public under a Missouri law allowing secrecy for personnel issues. At that meeting, the board voted to put City Administrator Stan Dobbins on administrative leave through April 30, when hes likely to retire.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Bransons assistant city administrator resigned. And two months before the recent elections, Bransons city attorney left to work for the Greene County Prosecutor.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, Branson announced another special closed meeting scheduled for Friday night to discuss more personnel issues. Its not clear what those might be. A city spokesperson did not respond to KSMU by deadline.<\/p>\n
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