Iola City Administrator Judy Brigham breathed a sigh of relief while about two dozen citizens applauded as city commissioner Bill Shirley seconded — then voted in favor of — a motion by Iola Mayor Bill Maness to retain Brigham through Sept. 18, her effective date of retirement with full benefits, at a special city commission meeting Monday night.
It didn’t come easy.
Earlier in the meeting, Shirley had refused to second the motion. Commissioner Craig Abbott was absent.
In the deadlock, Shirley asked whether a letter by City Attorney Chuck Apt might…
Iola official keeps job
