The move to recall Kema Dawson-Robinson from the Monroe City council is growing; as of this week, more people have signed to remove her than voted to elect her two years ago. According to Marie Brown, the driving force behind…
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Dawson ejects woman from council meeting over liquor permits
A woman who spoke against approving a liquor permit for a Southside business was ejected from Tuesday’s city council meeting, but not before she left yelling, “just say no!” South Monroe residents have repeatedly appeared before the city council to…
Dawson recall petition grows to over 500 signatures
The Recall petition against city council chairperson Kema Dawson-Robinson continues as volunteers knock on doors to gather signatures from disgruntled voters. Recall leaders reported Tuesday that over 525 signatures have been gathered in the first three weeks of the recall…
Southside Dream torpedoed by Dawson refusal to schedule vote
Assistant city attorney says this administration will not “allow” Dawson to schedule any vote the mayor does not approve. Past council Presidents say the mayor has no power over council agenda. Despite promises to place the $25 million Southside…
Dawson fired at CAP over poor evaluations, lawsuit claiming physical attack
Dr. Kema Dawson-Robinson is no longer the executive director of Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency. The agency’s board of directors, with 12 of 14 board members present, voted to fire the outspoken agency head. Dawson-Robinson is also president of the…
Woods, Ezernack, Dawson win council seats
The five-member Monroe City Council will have a first-ever female majority when all three take office next week. Veteran council members: Juanita Woods, and Gretchen Ezernak won re-election in Saturday’s election. Kema Dawson-Robinson won the District 5 seat vacated when…