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As of now, Omaha’s District 4 is unrepresented on the city council. A judge’s decision to detain Vinny Palermo until his trial date means his seat will likely remain empty for three months.
Council President Pete Festersen and Councilmember Brinker Harding both released statements expressing concerns, and one called for his resignation.
The Omaha city council strips their colleague of his leadership position and there's an effort to recall Vinny Palermo. A new petition aims to recall Palermo, filed by a South Omaha voter Tuesday.
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The Omaha City Council on Tuesday voted 5-0 temporarily removed Councilman Vinny Palermo from the office of vice president of the council.
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A form starting the recall process to remove Vinny Palermo from the Omaha City Council has been filed — and the clock is ticking.