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Auburn council member apologizes over prior support for pastor tied to criminal case, says declaration not part of court file
Summary
Council member Quentin Taylor read a prepared statement apologizing to a survivor and acknowledging he drafted a declaration in support of pastor Josh Headley asking a judge to consider treatment; he said the declaration is not part of the court file, he had no contact after June 22, 2022, and he regrets drafting the document.
Council member Quentin Taylor used his remarks during the Dec. 1, 2025 meeting to address an October media article that referenced his prior support for pastor Joshua (Josh) Headley.
Taylor opened by expressing empathy for the survivor and saying "she deserves our full support and belief." He described his involvement: beginning around 2016 he met with Headley to discuss…
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