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Residents urge recall of Burke County sheriff; commissioners vote to retain counsel in Johnson matter
Summary
Several residents urged commissioners to pursue a recall of Sheriff Alphonso Williams, alleging misuse of funds and intimidation; later in the meeting the board voted to retain Russell Britt as outside counsel in the matter described as Johnson v. Alphonso Williams.
Multiple residents used the meeting’s public‑comment period to urge the Burke County Board of Commissioners to pursue a recall of Sheriff Alphonso Williams, alleging misuse of public funds, intimidation of critics and ongoing state investigations. Later in the meeting the board unanimously voted to retain attorney Russell Britt to represent the county in a matter identified in the meeting as Johnson v. Alphonso Williams.
"He is illegally trying to stop the recall I am spearheading," said Tracy Hollingsworth, who identified herself as organizing a recall effort and said she is…
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