FORT WAYNE – The National Weather Service in northern Indiana says northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio are likely to see more record-breaking heat on Monday.A resident has asked the Huntertown Council to begin the impeachment process to remove the town's clerk-treasurer.
Huntertown resident Jacquelyn Tracey presented the council with a petition Monday containing 103 signatures in support of her request to have the council lead an effort against Clerk-Treasurer Dave Rudolph, who has been ill and unable to work since September.
Council President Jim Fortman said he was blindsided by the request.
"This is unprecedented," Fortman said, "and to my knowledge has never happened before. We will take it under advisement and talk to our legal counsel."
The petition asks that Rudolph be impeached under state law for "neglecting to perform the official duties pertaining to his office."
Tracey said the process may be initiated by the council or by a resident, but she felt it was best the council lead the effort for the "good of the community."
"This is about being accountable for his actions; it's not judgmental," Tracey said.
The petition claims that Rudolph is costing the town money in the way of salaries and fines for late fees.
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