The Howe City Council adopted a resolution to formally censure Mayor Carla McDonald after debate and public comment; the motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

During the special session Mayor McDonald said the city administrator drafted his own employment contract and remained present during executive-session discussions of its terms; she raised appearance-of-conflict concerns and called for review of the process.

Mayor Carla McDonald used a special council session to contest a proposed censure, saying she lawfully requested public records that revealed a salary discrepancy for the city administrator and arguing the contract approval process raised conflict-of-interest concerns.