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Resident accuses councilmember Pollard of ethics violations during public comment
Summary
A Bristol resident asked the council to remove or urge the resignation of Councilmember Pollard, alleging Pollard posted knowingly false statements on social media and violated the council's code of ethics; the allegation was presented during the public‑comment period and no formal council response was recorded in the transcript.
Bristol — During the non‑agenda public‑comment period on Jan. 13, resident Tim Slagle (215 Old Airport Road) accused Councilmember Pollard of violating the city council’s code of ethics by posting a public statement on social media he said was knowingly untrue, and urged the council to begin removal proceedings or that Pollard resign.
Slagle used his three minutes to read a prepared statement and asked the council to take action. "Mr. Pollard, I find your actions to be childish, irresponsible, and reckless," Slagle said, and later urged, "I think, Mr. Pollard, you should do the honorable thing and resign from council. If not, I think it should be removed." The transcript records the comment but does not show a council response or any immediate action taken at that meeting.
What's next: The transcript does not record a council reply or a motion to initiate an ethics review; any formal complaint or removal process would have to follow the city’s code of ethics and applicable Virginia law.
