Hallsville city employee fired after specific behavior shocks mayor

The Mayor of Hallsville, Logan Carter said a city employee was fired after their behavior put “citizens, visitors, and children’s” safety at risk.

Carter released the following statement:

“Today I was informed of a situation involving a city employee that truly shocked me. The safety of our citizens, visitors, and children were put at risk. These actions are not acceptable nor taken lightly. The employee in question has been relieved of their duties, effective immediately.

Our employees are a representative for the City of Hallsville and should conduct themselves in a professional manner, on or off the clock. Thank you to the community members to bring this matter to light.”

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