City leaders clash with residents over unauthorized spending

City leaders clash with residents over unauthorized spending

PINE LAWN, Mo. - Pine Lawn city leaders faced frustrated residents and accusations of corruption at a tense city hall meeting tonight, following a previous meeting's cancellation due to protests. The main issue discussed was the contentious '25–26 city budget, which some alderpersons have vowed to vote against, citing unauthorized spending and raises by Mayor Terry Epps. “If you feel we’re misusing funds here—prove it. We don’t accept cash money…