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St. Clair County commissioners issue public reprimand after advisory board remarks referencing "assassination"
Summary
After multiple public complaints about language used at an Advisory Board of Health meeting on Sept. 17, St. Clair County commissioners voted to issue a public letter of reprimand for advisory board member Kevin Watkins; the board stopped short of removal or suspension.
St. Clair County commissioners voted to issue a public letter of reprimand for Advisory Board of Health member Kevin Watkins after multiple residents and board members raised alarm about language he used during the board’s Sept. 17 meeting.
The matter drew a steady stream of public comment across several committee meetings, with speakers saying the language — in particular a reference to "assassination" — was threatening and inappropriate. "Calling for the assassination of fellow board members who did not attend that meeting and then singling them out by name is not just words. It is a threat," said Dawn Falk, who identified herself as an Advisory Board of Health member.
Why it matters: The commissioners said the county must maintain public trust in appointed boards and ensure appointees meet standards of professional conduct. The board’s action — a public…
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