Former Iola City Administrator Judy Brigham had her job back Monday evening — for about three hours.
Iola City Council members voted 5-4 to rehire Brigham near the start of their regular meeting, thus allowing her to retire in good standing with the city.
The council originally voted Aug. 30 to fire Brigham, less than three weeks before her scheduled Sept. 16 retirement date.
Councilman Donald Becker kick-started Monday’s meeting with a motion to rehire Brigham, allowing her to recoup unused sick leave and remain enrolled in the city’s health insurance…
