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Councilwoman Rainey demands apology for fire department after mayor’s criticism; alleges communication directive
Summary
Councilwoman Rainey publicly challenged mayoral criticism of the Pickens County Fire Chiefs Association fundraiser and alleged department heads were directed not to respond to her, citing City ordinance Title 3 Chapter 3103c item 2; she requested a public apology and raised governance concerns.
Councilwoman Rainey told the City of Easley City Council she was "formally requesting that the mayor issue a public apology to the fire department," saying the department had been unfairly criticized for fundraising outreach that included candidate sponsors.
Rainey told the council she was alerted by a citizen that the mayor had accused the fire department of being "too political" in connection with sponsorships for the Pickens County Fire Chiefs Association golf tournament, which raises money for countywide fire prevention initiatives and…
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