City of Sedalia to interview 4 candidates for open Ward 1 seat

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The City of Sedalia is expected to interview four candidates on Monday evening for the open Ward 1 seat.

A Facebook post from the city shows that it will interview Adam Porter, Cheryl Ames, Jason Michael Joy and Virginia Kaye Brainard. The interviews will be livestreamed at 6 p.m.

Tom Oldham stepped down from his position in April after “serious allegations” were brought against him, the City of Sedalia wrote in a social media post. The city did not elaborate on the allegations in the post or in communications with ABC 17 News.

Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told ABC 17 News in emails that his office is investigating Oldham. The criminal investigation includes the possible sexual harassment of a youth. Oldham was recently reelected to his seat in the April 8 race.

The Facebook post on Monday stated that all four candidates filled out an application.

The city had stated in April that it would follow state statutes, allowing the mayor to make an appointment to the council, with council approval.