Mayor vs Council in Chapin | Columbia News

In a fiery local showdown, Chapin’s mayor and town council are locked in a power struggle over who controls hiring town attorneys — with the state attorney general siding with the council, reinforcing that legal counsel appointments belong to the elected body, not the mayor. The dispute underscores broader tensions in local governance: when mayors overstep, councils feel sidelined — especially on critical legal decisions. The AG also stressed transparency, warning against blocking council access to records or staff. With diplomacy failing, legal action may loom — a stark reminder that even small-town politics can get dangerously tangled. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29ede1a373d3ae4e