Mayor William Layne Hampton was caught in midst of city 's corruption scandal . Hampton , however , fought attempt to dissolve the city by cleaning house . He acknowledged being addicted to pain medication . Election of 477 residents had been a notorious speed trap . Audit found financial irregularities , corruption .
Mayor William Layne Hampton was caught in midst of city 's corruption scandal . Hampton , however , fought attempt to dissolve the city by cleaning house . Election of 477 residents had been a notorious speed trap . Audit found financial irregularities , corruption .