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Residents and a board member criticize Floyd County chair’s March remarks; call for clearer accountability
Summary
Public commenters and at least one fellow supervisor told the Floyd County Board of Supervisors that a March remark by the board chair demeaned women; the chair read a public apology at the April 14 meeting, but speakers said the apology was insufficient and urged a formal board statement or other action.
The Floyd County Board of Supervisors’ April 14 meeting was dominated in part by criticism of remarks the board chair made at a prior meeting and by calls from residents and a fellow supervisor for stronger accountability.
The chair read a prepared public apology in the meeting’s opening business, saying he “sincerely apologize[d] to everyone for the comments I made on March 24th, 2026” and that he regretted causing offense. He described his intent as honoring women in county leadership and said he would “use it as an example going forward.” (Chairman Terman…
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