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Bristol council adopts formal censure of Councilmember Michael Pollard
Summary
After public comment and council discussion, the Bristol, Virginia City Council adopted a resolution Jan. 28, 2025, formally censuring Councilmember Michael Pollard for violations of the council's code of ethics and standards of conduct.
The Bristol, Virginia City Council voted Jan. 28, 2025, to adopt a resolution formally censuring Councilmember Michael Pollard after extended public comment and council discussion about his conduct, Mayor Nave said during the meeting.
The resolution, introduced during the meeting's Item D-1, said Pollard engaged in conduct that violated the council's code of ethics and standards of conduct and named specific paragraphs the council found were breached. The council read the resolution aloud before calling the roll and placing the censure in the official minutes.
The item drew multiple public speakers who addressed Pollard's character and the council's response. Reverend Jackie Nochlin told the council, "Once a man has confessed, apologized, and repented, who am I to judge?" Catherine Elkins said, "I've never…
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