Major shake-up of Branson city government in progress – KSMU Radio

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.

Since then, recent elections brought three new members to the town board of aldermen, joining the outspoken mayor.

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.

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.

Earlier, Bransons assistant city administrator resigned. And two months before the recent elections, Bransons city attorney left to work for the Greene County Prosecutor.

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.

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