Overview
- The council voted 8-1 to censure the mayor, with Councilwoman Misty Spears opposing over transparency and due-process concerns.
- The resolution mandates in-person leadership training and stepping aside as Governance Committee chair for at least three months, which Jones accepted.
- An outside investigation found violations of the council code of conduct and city directives on anti-harassment and workplace violence, though the report remains attorney-client privileged.
- The case stems from a Feb. 5 break-room confrontation tied to Bonham Exchange fire-safety enforcement, for which Jones apologized for raising her voice and using profanity after Kaur alleged verbal abuse.
- The censure is largely symbolic, the resolution references prior inappropriate interactions, and members indicated they could consider a future no-confidence vote.