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Bristol council adopts public censure of Councilman Michael Pollard after admission of false statements
Summary
Bristol City Council voted to adopt a formal censure resolution for Councilman Michael Pollard after he acknowledged making false statements about city employees; several residents spoke in his defense during public comment.
Bristol City Council voted on Jan. 28 to adopt a resolution publicly censuring Councilman Michael Pollard after council members said Pollard admitted to making false statements about city staff that undermined trust in city government.
Mayor Nave opened the council discussion, saying Pollard "has admitted to making false statements about city staff with the intention of damaging their reputations," and described the pattern as having "resulted in a significant erosion of trust." The mayor said issuing a censure was the next step if Pollard did not resign. Vice Mayor Holmes and other council members emphasized the council's duty to protect city employees…
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