Redlands Mayor Karen Williams will take unpaid leave from Monday until her drink-driving charge is dealt with by the courts on August 1.
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams will take unpaid leave from Monday until her drink-driving charge is dealt with in court on August 1.
“On Monday I will seek to take a period of unpaid leave from council until my matter is dealt with by the courts,” Mayor Williams said. “While not excusing my actions in any way, the death threats and serious abuse I have received this past week have also taken a heavy toll on my family and staff.”
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