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Mayor fired a friend, because his friend was fair to an enemy

April 26, 2018May 3, 2018 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

     There is an old maxim that says, “My enemy’s, enemy is my friend.” The recent firing of Charles Thomas as director of the Monroe Civic Center was a twisted case of Thomas being fired because he spoke or…

Charles Thomas, Jamie Mayo, Roosevelt Wright Jr

Thomas fired as civic center director, attorney claims witch hunt

April 19, 2018 Free PressCity Government, Events

The City of Monroe has fired Charles Thomas, the civic center’s director, but his attorney says Thomas was fired because he chose to do his job rather than participate in political games.  Thomas was placed on administrative leave two months…

Black Heritage Drama, Charles Thomas, Roosevelt Wright Jr

Thomas gets full pay to sit home and wait

March 29, 2018 Free PressCity Government, Events

It’s been a month since Monroe City Marshal’s escorted Charles Thomas from his office at the Monroe Civic Center and placed him on paid leave.   The city is investigating suspicions   Log in to read the remainder of this…

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