HOOPER, Utah (ABC4) — Following controversy on social media and a tense City Council meeting, the Hooper City Council failed to strip executive powers from the Hooper Mayor for a second time.

After much discussion, the Council decided to amend the ordinance to only strip the mayor's powers over employees/staffing and finances because of their concerns over appropriate staffing and staff morale. The Council voted on the motion, which needed to be unanimous to pass, and it failed 4-1.

Councilmember Ryan Hill made the motion, and Councilmember Bryce Wilcox seconded it. Councilmembers Hill, Wilcox, Debra Marigoni, and Dale Flowers voted in favor of the motion. Councilmember Lisa Northrup was the no vote.

In February, the Hooper City Council discussed an ordinance that would strip powers fro

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