Former EPD Officer Steven Ou files lawsuit against City, BCSO, Abreo, Coffee

Former Elgin Police Officer Steven Ou has filed a lawsuit against the City of Elgin, the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office, former Bastrop County Sheriff Rosanna Abreo and former City Manager Jeff Coffee.

City Council members were informed of the lawsuit at Tuesday's meeting.

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Over the last month, the gas smells at old McDade Road have escalated so high, that you can smell gas for blocks at times. My largest concern was blowing up, so I told my neighbors to stop smoking in from of the gas system.



Did they head the warning ? Hell no, they called the cops and reported me for disorderly conduct, with EPD was ever so happy to get involved in, but refused to serve and protect the citizens of this city. EPD posted no warning to any people living in the area, no communica...
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Elgin City Council members went into executive session at Tuesday's meeting to discuss the Interim City Manager position.

After reconvening into regular session, the Council voted unanimously to appoint EPD Police Chief Chris Bratton to the Interim City Manager position. The motion was made by Anthony Ramirez and seconded by Theresa Scott for the salary not to exceed $4,633/mo.

According to City Secretary Shirley Garvel, the Council left it up to Bratton to decide how to handle the Interim Pol...
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