After executive session, commission votes to non-suit Denali case

Jun 8, 2026

Following an executive session on a legal matter, the commission approved a motion to non-suit the Denali case and to re-file if Denali resumes actions in Lauderdale County; the roll call vote was 19–0.

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Attorney Amber Shaw requested the courtroom be cleared so commissioners could move into executive session to discuss the Denali matter; the meeting record shows executive session ran from 6:09 p.m. to 6:31 p.m. After the closed session, Commissioner Danny Hartsfield moved to follow Attorney Amber Shaw’s recommendation to non-suit the Denali case and to re-file if Denali resumes actions in the county. Commissioner Joe Pursell seconded the motion, which passed by roll call, 19 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 4 Absent.

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