The Jackson City Council voted to conduct an investigation into a possible ethics violation by councilperson Laura Dwyer-Schlecte. Schlecte had clients interested in the Vermuelens and masonic Temple buildings owned by the City. Schlecte stood to benefit from a sale to the developers. Schlecte backed out of the potential deal. Mayor Derek Dobies says an investigation is warranted…
Schlecte has agreed to answer 18 questions in writing that were offered by councilperson Jeromy Alexander. Dobies told WKHM he does not believe there was any cover up but perhaps a lack of awareness regarding the ethics ordinance…
