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Public commenter alleges county finance staff ethics violation involving attorney Tim Buckley
Summary
During the hearing a resident alleged Miss Bernita Campbell had been found in violation of the Henry County code of ethics and was represented by attorney Tim Buckley; the board did not address the allegation at the hearing.
Lauren Smith, a resident who spoke during the public comment period, identified herself and asked where legal fees appear in the budget. She then stated that she believed ‘‘Miss Bernita Campbell was found in violation of the code of ethics of Henry County’’ and said Campbell ‘‘was represented by Tim Buckley, and Henry County has also been represented by Tim Buckley.’’
The chair declined to address the allegation during the budget hearing, saying the meeting was for public comment on the budget. No formal response or factual clarification was provided during the session; staff and the board did not adjudicate or debate the claim at the hearing.
