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Clergy, community leaders and residents protest city manager's firing and call for review
Summary
Clergy and community leaders used the June 10 public comment period to protest the termination of City Manager Isaiah Hugley and to urge the council to review and reverse the decision.
A series of clergy leaders, community advocates and residents used the June 10 public comment period at Columbus City Council to criticize the council's earlier decision to terminate City Manager Isaiah Hugley and to call for accountability and further review.
Speakers and claims: Johnny Flakes, identified as president of the International Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, said the alliance “adamantly disagree[s] with the firing of city manager Isaiah Hugley,” called the action “reckless” and said it showed “racial vindictive motives” by a majority of council members. Flakes also cited…
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