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Residents call for censure of County Commissioner; commissioner denies allegations and asks for full report
Summary
Multiple public commenters at Columbia Countys Aug. 27 meeting called for the censure of Commissioner Casey Garrett over alleged repeated bullying and racial remarks. Garrett denied the allegations, criticized the investigationprocess and asked the county to release the full report.
Several members of the public used the Columbia County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 27 to call for disciplinary action against Commissioner Casey Garrett, saying past behavior toward staff and residents warrants censure. Commissioner Garrett responded publicly at the meeting, denying the allegations and urging release of the investigative file.
Public commenters pressed the board during the public-comment portion of the meeting. Tammy Magra said Garretts conduct has been repeated and called on the board to take stronger action than additional sensitivity training.…
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