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Albion Board Places Village Employee on Administrative Leave, Hires Outside Counsel

2026-02-03 · 263 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • • Special meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at 5:27 p.m., with Mayor Angel Javier absent and Trustee Greg Bennett excused.
  • • The board voted 3-0 to enter executive session for a personnel matter, meeting privately for about 20 minutes.
  • • Upon returning to open session, trustees voted 3-0 to place a particular employee on administrative leave with pay; the employee and department were not named.
  • • The board also authorized Village Attorney John C. Gavenda to retain outside counsel to handle the personnel matter.
  • • The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

The Village of Albion Board of Trustees convened a brief special meeting Tuesday evening to address an undisclosed personnel matter, voting unanimously to place a specific employee on administrative leave. The board also authorized the retention of outside legal counsel to assist with the ongoing issue.

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Joyce Riley (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) Angel Javier Jr (Village Mayor) Greg Bennett (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) William Gabalski (Village Trustee / Deputy Mayor) John Gavenda (Village Attorney) Angel Javier (Former Mayor, Village of Albion)