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Bradley County commissioner apologizes after comments draw public outcry; chair reassigns committee post
Summary
Commissioner Howard Thompson offered a public apology at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Bradley County Commission for remarks he made after the previous meeting that drew attention on social media.
Commissioner Howard Thompson offered a public apology at the Nov. 4 meeting of the Bradley County Commission for remarks he made after the previous meeting that drew attention on social media.
“I do apologize to the community and and also Bradley County for anything I said that might offend them,” Thompson said, adding that he had apologized to Commissioner Slater and to the company involved.
In response to the controversy, the commission chair said elected officials must model civility and…
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