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City Council
Monday, May 22, 2017
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Councilman Bill French was sworn in for another term. Mayor Stanley was also sworn in for another term. Courtesy photo in Howe.
uniform with neighboring cities. The mayor stated that is Mayor Stanley made a increasingly difficult to keep good recommendation to the city council employees when other nearby that if TCOG (Texoma Council of cities have more pay and benefits Governments) Executive Director to offer. Susan Thomas is not removed from her position than the city should "We are not in position to match back away from the partnership pay, but we can help with benefits with the organization. Stanley and to be able to hire and retain EDC Director Monte Walker each employees - especially in the serve on boards of TCOG which police department." said Stanley. could make things interesting should the City of Howe sever The additional benefits include relations from TCOG. As reported more sick days and added vacation by the Herald Democrat and other for city employees with over 15 news outlets, Thomas has been years of service. involved in actions and relations that have cost Grayson, Cooke, and The motion was passed without Fannin County taxpayers nearly $1 any discussion which was not the million in a recent court case earlier in the year when thensettlement. council member Debbie Lowery voted to deny any added sick days The City of Howe approved an for employees including officers increase in employee benefits that could become seriously which bring the standards more in injured in the line of duty.
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Great Days of Service hold planning meeting
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Jesse Farrer (left) and Carolyn Cherry (right) plan for the 2017 Great Days of Service. Members of local churches gathered together on Wednesday to plan the annual Great Days of Service work day in Howe. On June 15 and 16, volunteers will begin work on identified locations that need help with their homes. First United Methodist Church of Howe has spearheaded the effort for many years but is now getting a lot of held from Community Bible Fellowship and New
Beginning Fellowship in Howe along with churches outside of Howe including the First Baptist Church of Dorchester. Volunteers are needed, sponsorships and donations are also sought. This is a rewarding experience and a great way to give back to the community.
