The Farmers Branch City Council unanimously approved a public reprimand of Mayor Terry Lynne in response to allegations of improper interactions with city staff.
The reprimand, issued earlier this month, directed him to refrain from all further direct communications with staff, recommended he take sensitivity training and required a third party be present when he interacts with Deputy City Manager Jawaria Tareen.
“This is to the members of city staff who have been impacted by the inappropriate actions that have led to this action tonight: We appreciate your tolerance, patience and professionalism,” Council member David Reid said during the April 7 city council meeting. “Our goal and desire is to not have any repeat of these events moving forward.”…