ENNIS — In a 3-2 vote at the Ennis town meeting Thursday night, commissioners voted not to remove Mayor Nici Haas from her position.
Thursday night’s vote was centered around two questions: did Mayor Haas execute a contract without commissioner approval and if so, should she resign or her position be rendered vacant?
After a recommendation by town attorney Ed Guza, commissioners agreed unanimously that Mayor Haas had executed a School Resource Officer (SRO) contract without their approval—but as for her removal, things were split.
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Some expressed concern over the means of discipline—the only listed action being a total removal from her position.
Debate ensued over whether the execution of the contract was deemed serious enough for such a disciplinary action.
More than two hours after the meeting began, a voted concluded it was not.
Haas will remain as mayor of Ennis, and further discussion of SROs at Ennis Schools is to continue.
