The Wednesday Lamar Democrat reported the story on the sudden change of plans that left the operation of the Lamar license fee office, for the time being, under the direction of Bob Medlin.
While the Democrat apparently talked to Medlin for the story, there is no indication that any effort was made to contact Marilyn Hohulin, who was scheduled to begin operating the office before plans changed, her husband, Bubs, who was originally announced as the fee agent, or the Missouri Department of Revenue.
This is the kind of story that cries out for the "why" question to be answered. Answering it though, first requires that it be asked.