Sedalia names new Ward 1 councilwoman
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A new council member has been picked in Sedalia.
The city announced in a Tuesday social media post that Cheryl Ames has been sworn in as the new Ward 1 councilwoman. Interviews were conducted by the city and Mayor Andrew Dawson made the appointment.
Tom Oldham stepped down from his position in April after “serious allegations” were brought against him, the City of Sedalia wrote in a prior social media post. The city did not elaborate on the allegations in the post or in communications with ABC 17 News.
Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told ABC 17 News in emails that his office is investigating Oldham. The criminal investigation includes the possible sexual harassment of a youth. Oldham was recently reelected to his seat in the April 8 race. Charges have not yet appeared on Casenet.
The other three candidates for the position were appointed to other boards and commissions:
Adam Porter – appointed to the Sedalia Park Board
Jason Michael Joy – appointed to the Bothwell Regional Health Center Board
Virginia Kaye Brainard – appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission