More than three months after a tense meeting focused on whether to strip the Hooper mayor of powers, the issues underlying the controversy are still a topic of discussion.

The Hooper City Council tabled a measure at that Feb. 25 meeting to strip Mayor Sheri Bingham of many of her powers, instead setting a deadline of June 5 to sort through their differences. The proposed change would have made the mayor the “ceremonial” head of the city, investing more authority with the City Council.

June 5, Thursday, has come and gone, and Bingham said Friday that the topic remains unaddressed, a focus of continuing discussion.

The issue came up at Thursday’s Hooper City Council meeting, and the officials agreed to meet behind closed doors next Tuesday, June 10, to discuss the matter.

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