Haysi Town Council Initiates Expulsion Proceedings Against Mayor Larry Yates Amid Fraud Charges
The Haysi Town Council has voted to move forward with expelling its mayor, Larry Yates, following his arrest on fraud and embezzlement charges. Yates, who has served as mayor since 2008, did not resign despite calls from the council, prompting…
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 7, 2026 — The Haysi Town Council has officially begun the process to expel Mayor Larry Yates from his position. The council’s decision follows Mayor Yates’ arrest on charges of fraud and embezzlement.
Mayor Yates, who has held the office of mayor since 2008, has reportedly not resigned from his post, despite requests from members of the Town Council. This lack of resignation prompted the council to take formal action to initiate the expulsion proceedings.
A due process hearing has been scheduled for October 19. This hearing is a critical step in the expulsion process, allowing Mayor Yates an opportunity to respond to the allegations and the council’s actions.
Details regarding the specific nature of the fraud and embezzlement charges against Mayor Yates were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the specific timeline or content of the council’s calls for his resignation were not detailed. The outcome of the expulsion process will depend on the proceedings and the findings of the due process hearing.
Story summarized from the original created by Anna Rubenstein on cardinalnews.org, see more information here.
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