The City of Joplin’s Attorney’s Office has completed its investigation of the events that took place after the April 13 council meeting involving Councilman Ryan Jackson. The investigation was forwarded to Kevin O’Keefe, a well-established municipal law attorney in St. Louis, for review and evaluation. The City received Mr. O’Keefe’s report today. Mr. O’Keefe was chosen to undertake this evaluation because of his expertise in municipal law and because he had no prior connection to the City of Joplin.
Mayor Rob O’Brian has provided the following statement: “I have reviewed the investigation and evaluation provided by attorney Kevin O’Keefe, outside counsel hired specifically for this investigation, related to the events which took place after the April 13th council meeting involving Ryan Jackson. I am satisfied with the investigation which was completed and the conclusions he reached and am pleased there were no findings of any ethical or sunshine law violations by any of the parties involved.”
Mayor O’Brian also stated, “With the investigation now complete, I am looking forward to building on the very positive work session we had on Monday night, where all of the city departments highlighted their achievements for the last year, the progress they’ve been making on their key initiatives for this year, and their goals and priorities for the upcoming year.”
Reference:
Cassie Faucett, Public Information Officer
City of Joplin
417.624.0820, ext. 1204
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