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Council advances rules ordinance over objections; Washington says he will propose changes
Summary
On first reading Sumter County Council voted 5–2 to advance Ordinance 24-1009, a proposed revision to county meeting rules. Councilman Carlton B. Washington and Councilman Eugene R. Baten voted no; Washington asked for the full 19‑page document to be read and said he will present amendments at the next meeting.
Sumter County Council on July 23 gave first reading to Ordinance 24-1009, a proposed revision to the county’s meetings and rules of order, after a short but pointed discussion.
County Attorney Johnathan Bryan presented the ordinance by title only. During the discussion, Councilman Carlton B. Washington…
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