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McGregor resident submits petition to recall mayor
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by By MIKE COPELAND , Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
McGregor Dennis Fehler submitted a recall petition this week seeking to remove Mayor Jim Lilley from office, though Fehler said his quarrel really is with City Manager Kevin Evans.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? McGregor Dennis Fehler submitted a recall petition this week seeking to remove Mayor Jim Lilley from office, though Fehler said his quarrel really is with City Manager Kevin Evans.
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