If you thought the City’s fight with Reggie Brown is over, think again! The city is appealing the Civil Service Board’s decision to re-instate Brown with backpay. To top that off Brown is also appealing the board’s decision to suspend…
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Patel named to help downtown as Main Street director
Nirali Patel is the new Main Street Director for the City of Monroe. Patel previously served as Thesis, Dissertation, and Graduation Compliance Specialist at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Patel graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts in English…
City halts all payments of SEDD invoices after audit finding
The City of Monroe won’t be paying any invoices from the Southside Economic Development District until it has approved projects associated with its invoices. Last week City Attorney Angie Sturdivant informed the SEDD Board of Commissioners that as a result…
Jackie Slack retires from city
Jackie Slack, veteran DBE officer for the City of Monroe, has retired from the city. Slack, former principal of Swayze Elementary School, was hired during the Mayo Administration to stand watch over the city’s DBE compliance program. In 2020, she……
Williams sues city in Federal Court, claims cover-up
The City of Monroe has been tight-lipped about the alleged coverup of the beating of a Monroe homeless man by Monroe Police Officers, but it may soon have to say something… in federal court. Timothy Wayne Williams has sued the…
City doubles up to help during winter blizzard
The City of Monroe has been working in overdrive to help residents during this week’s winter storm, led by Mayor Oliver Ellis, who has been riding fire trucks and personally directing the city’s operations. The city has opened an emergency…
Ellis names Michelli Martin as communication’s director
Michelli Martin is the new director of communications for the City of Monroe. Martin’s appointment was announced Tuesday by Mayor Oliver Ellis. She is the first black appointment in his four-month-old administration. Martin will replace former communications director Rod Washington…