Politics & Government

Ellisville to Reimburse Residents for Lawsuit Costs

The Ellisville City Council reportedly voted to reimburse five residents for $1,000 in legal fees linked to a lawsuit filed by Councilman Matt Pirrello.

As previously reported by Patch, the five residents requested reimbursement after they were named in a lawsuit by Councilman Matt Pirrello for petitioning for recall earlier this year.

The lawsuit, in which Pirrello claimed that Article 9 of Ellisville’s city charter was unconstitutional,was filed late AugustΒ against the Recall action had been stirring after the councilΒ voted in favor of a Walmart projectΒ and tax increment financing (TIF) for the development.Β 

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According to the Post article, Mayor Adam Paul abstained from the vote that came after aΒ "heated 30-minute discussion."

(Read Previous Article: Ellisville Residents Want City to Pay Attorney Fees After Charter Lawsuit)

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*Local Editor Bryanna Hampton contributed to this report.

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