City of Martin gathers to discuss mayor’s resignation, more in meeting

MARTIN, Tenn. — We have continuing coverage as city leaders meet to discuss the resignation of their mayor who was recently indicted by a grand jury for alleged misuse of city funds.

The Martin Board of Aldermen met Tuesday evening in a special-called meeting in the city court room.

There, aldermen discussed the resignation of Mayor Randy Brundige, and the employment of Director of Economic and Community Development Brad Thompson.

Mayor Brundige sent in his resignation late last week to some of the martin aldermen.

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Brundige, his daughter Natalie and Thompson are accused of using city funds for their own personal use. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were allegedly misused according to the Tennessee Comptroller Report.

The public also had a chance to offer comments at the meeting.

“Alderpersons we urge you to honor your commitment to the people of Martin. Honor and accept that so our community can move foreword with trust and confidante in future leadership,” said a Martin resident.

Another person also says they hope the three who were indicted will be held accountable.

“If the mayor and Brad are convicted, I hope they are held accountable, I hope they have to repay this money, and I hope they lose their retirement benefits, they should owe that to the city,” said a Martin resident.

Former Mayor Brundige, his daughter Natalie Brundige, and Brad Thompson all pled ‘not guilty’ at their first court appearance Monday. The three will appear in court again February 9.

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