A decision about
replacing an impeached Louisiana City Councilwoman is now up to Mayor Tom
Wallace.

 The council voted unanimously Tuesday to oust Robbyn
Morris just six months before the end of her two-year term. She was accused of
illegally taping a closed council meeting on September 10th. Morris abstained
from the vote.

Morris and the city presented their stories before
Municipal Judge Bruce McGuire and a packed council chamber.

Wallace has yet to say whether he will appoint a
replacement or let voters choose a candidate next April. The next regular
council meeting is December
10th.

But that may not be the end of the story.

Morris’ attorney has indicated that a lawsuit may be
filed, and Morris could face charges of violating the state’s open meetings law.

In addition, the Missouri Attorney General’s office says
it has launched an investigation into whether the city acted illegally in
closing the September 10th council meeting which led to the impeachment charges.

The allegations were made by Bart Niedner, who lost a
council race with Morris last year.

City Attorney Robert Rapp previously has said the city
acted according to the law.

The city got a warning from the Attorney General’s office
last year after similar complaints about meeting policies were received.