Council Confirms Tolliver

The Monroe City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, confirmed Louis Tolliver as the new head of the city's Public Works Department. Council members voted 4-1 to confirm Tolliver, with council member Bishop Rodney McFarland recusing himself due to a personal relationship with Tolliver. The confirmation occurred without discussion before the vote, a stark contrast to the lengthy process leading up to the final confirmation. This decision may be seen by some as a step toward ensuring that positions are filled in a timely manner, following concerns about indiv...