1/17/14 - The South Lyon City Council will host a special meeting this weekend to discuss the process of hiring a new manager amid community contention and a recall effort. Council voted to fire City Manager David Murphy last fall in a surprise 4-3 vote, which generated a strong response both on the board and among residents. Murphy resides in Brighton Township, where he was formerly employed as manager until being hired by the City in June of 2008. No specific reasons were given for the termination but Mayor Tedd Wallace earlier told WHMI that it was a business decision, and time to move in a different direction. Frustration led resident Rich Perry and others to form the Facebook page âA New South Lyonâ and a subsequent recall effort to remove members Beverly Dixson, Erin Kopkowski and Joe Ryzyi from office for their votes to oust Murphy. Wallace was targeted but election laws prohibit recalling someone within six months of being elected, and he was elected last November. In the meantime, Council is moving ahead with finding a replacement and appointed the Cityâs former manager Rod Cook to serve in the interim. It has since hired a consultant with the Michigan Municipal League to assist in the hiring process, which will be further discussed at this Saturdayâs special meeting. Itâs open to the public and starts at 11am at the South Lyon City Hall located at 335 South Warren Street. (JM)
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