Who steps in if Johnson County mayor, facing felony charge, leaves? Coin toss decides Sarah Ritter, The Kansas City Star
Dec. 15 A coin toss has determined who would take over as the mayor of Shawnee if Michelle Distler who is facing a felony perjury charge were to leave her post.
Each year, the City Council is tasked with appointing a council president, who becomes acting mayor in case of the mayor s absence or removal from office. That task is especially important this time with Distler s future in question due to her recent arrest, although the mayor has not said that she plans to resign.
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