City attorney resigns

City Attorney Bob Farmer, right, shares a laugh with Fort Scott Director of Economic Development Rachel Pruitt, left, and Director of Finance Rhonda Dunn following Tuesday’s Fort Scott City Commission meeting. Pruitt and Dunn thanked Farmer – who announced his resignation from the position – for his years of service.

Jason E. Silvers

Longtime Fort Scott City Attorney Bob Farmer announced his plans to resign from the position at Tuesday’s meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission.

During the comments portion of the meeting, Farmer said he is “tendering my resignation” effective March 30, and read from a letter he sent to commissioners and City Manager Dave Martin. The letter is dated March 5.

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