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Commissioner Smith recuses herself from vacancy appointment, cites intimidation and political pressure
Summary
Commissioner Smith read a public statement saying she has been "intimidated, bullied, belittled, threatened" and will not participate in appointing the vacant commissioner seat; the board discussed charter timing for meetings and the motion to reschedule business sessions failed for lack of two voting members.
Commissioner Smith told the Josephine County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 16 that she is withdrawing from the process to appoint a replacement to the vacant commissioner seat, saying recent interactions left her feeling pressured and threatened.
"I have been intimidated, bullied, belittled, threatened, and pushed to participate in backroom deals," Smith said in a public statement she asked to be…
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