"Tabatha Lenzini" is Talt Holman's first cousin as well as the newly appointed Code Enforcement Officer & the City Assessor ...

Nosmo King - Global Digital Investigator

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It must be noted that The minutes for the city council meetings for October, November, & December of 2025 have never been made public !!

Tabatha Lenzini, has been appointed city assessor & code enforcement officer Of Macon. She will be responsible for approving ( her first cousin) Talt Holmans construction projects, etc.

This situation certainly raises significant questions about conflicts of interest and nepotism under Missouri law and local ordinances.

When a city official (the Code Enforcement Officer/Assessor) is responsible for regulating or approving the work of a close relative (the Mayor Pro Tem/ General Contractor), several legal thresholds are triggered:

Conflict of Interest (Chapter 105, RSMo)

Missouri state law focuses on "financial interest." While the state statute primarily covers "immediate family" (spouses and dependent children), local Macon ordinances often go further.

• The Risk: As Code Enforcement Officer, Tabatha Lenzini is responsible for site inspections and reports. If she provides favorable inspections or expedited permits to Holman Construction LLC, it could be viewed as using her public office for the private gain of a relative.

• Disclosure: Under the code readopted in August 2025, officials must disclose any "substantial interest" in a matter. Whether a first cousin's business constitutes a "substantial interest" is a key legal question.

  
  

Nepotism (Missouri Constitution Art. VII, Sec. 6)

Missouri has a "strict liability" anti-nepotism law.

• The Rule: A public official cannot name or appoint a relative within the fourth degree (which includes first cousins) to any public office.

• The Violation: If Talt Holman participated in or voted for Lenzini's appointment as City Assessor in May 2025, he would automatically forfeit his office. Minutes from May 13, 2025, show he was absent from the meeting, which is a common way officials avoid this specific constitutional violation.

  
  

Board of Adjustment Oversight

The Board of Adjustment acts as the check on the Code Enforcement Officer. They hear appeals if it's alleged she made an error in enforcement.

• If a citizen or a competing contractor believes Holman Construction received preferential treatment, they can appeal her decision to this Board.

• However, because Tabatha Lenzini, is also the primary contact for "The Board Of Adjustment", critics argue this creates a "closed loop" that makes it harder for the public to challenge her decisions effectively.

  
  

How This Is Typically Resolved

To maintain public trust, many cities in this position would:

1. Recuse: Have the officer recuse herself from any inspections involving a family member's business.

2. Third-Party Inspections: Hire an outside, independent inspector for any projects involving Holman Construction LLC.

3. Ethics Complaint: Concerned citizens can file a formal complaint with the Missouri Ethics Commission (MEC), which has the authority to investigate these exact types of "appearance of impropriety" cases.

   
   

It is important for every citizen of Macon to get out and vote this Tuesday April 7, 2026