MINDEN, La. – Mayor Nick Cox admitted to state auditors the city of Minden may have violated state law when it issued payments to a Texas couple in June.

The payments – which didn’t go through the proper approval process – cost Minden taxpayers $26,912.

Cox reported the matter in late July “in good faith to ensure fully transparency and to maintain the public’s trust in the city of Minden’s financial accountability and governance.” He said he welcomes recommendations on how to move forward and whether corrective action is warranted.

The issue has stirred controversy within the city administration and police department. Mixed in is the termination of one officer and recommended firing of another. And it’s already leading to inquiries from the state auditors.

City leaders had been somewh

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