Ballots Mailed to Broken Bow Residents in Mayoral Recall
Broken Bow – Recall election ballots have been sent to registered voters in Broken Bow regarding their mayor, who’s awaiting trial on two charges.
Mayor Jonathon Berghorst has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting a trial date of Jan. 29 on allegations that he threatened the job of a police officer investigating a fight outside a bar for which the mayor also was charged. The mayor also is trying to have the trial moved out of Custer County, claiming that he can receive a fair trial there.
The recall petitions say, among other things, that Berghorst has created a hostile work environment for city employees and showed no respect for the employees or members of the city’s volunteer boards. The petitions also mention the two criminal charges.
Berghorst disputes that he has created a hostile work environment and hasn’t shown respect for department heads and volunteer boards. He said he’s not been found guilty of any pending charges.
Station KCNI reported that voters can mail back their marked-up ballots or deliver them in person to the Custer County Clerk’s Office no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 14.
– Associated Press
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