Pineville, LA (10/8/2024) – Mayor Rich Dupree faces calls for immediate resignation following a delay in his previously announced departure from office.
Dupree originally planned to resign as mayor on October 6, after recent allegations directed at him by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, on Friday, October 4, he sent a letter to the Pineville City Council extending his resignation date to October 20.
Dupree cited the desire for a smooth transition and avoiding a costly special election in his decision to delay. The mayor believes his extension will allow the City Council adequate time to select an interim mayor without rushing the process.
The upcoming City Council meeting, set for October 8, will include a closed executive session to address item 21 on the agenda—a pending EEOC complaint involving a city employee, Brittany Poston. This session has heightened tensions, with many Pineville residents taking to social media to demand Dupree’s immediate resignation.
Mayor Rich Dupree faces growing public pressure, but he remains committed to staying through October 20. The City Council’s decision following the executive session will likely shape the next steps for Pineville’s leadership.
Stay tuned for further developments as Pineville residents and officials weigh in on the mayor’s future.
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