Tonight's meeting began with Board Attorney John Perry explaining his research surrounding the Beat 5 Supervisor position. Perry has also requested an Attorney General's Opinion on the same.
From what Perry reported, it was clear that Billy Pegram is not the Supervisor for Beat 5. James Dunn asked Pegram to leave the Board table. Pegram responded that he had as much right to sit at the table as he (Dunn) did. The BOS then voted to ask Pegram to remove himself. Dunn then asked the Sheriff to escort Pregram from the table. And guess what Sheriff Hamp did? He refused.
I was sitting next to Dollie Hudson who made a very hushed noise. Sheriff Hamp stood up and pointed at Hudson and asked one of his deputies to escort Hudson from the room. As Hudson was leaving the room Hamp said something about don't say anything else or you will be arrested and taken to jail. Hamp then lectured the audience about being quiet during Board Meetings.
This was all very upsetting. In the past, I have asked and asked the BOS to remove Hamp from their table. Maybe now they will think about doing this. Serve and protect Hamp NOT lecture and threaten.
And about James Dunn. Dunn handled the removal of Hudson with professionalism. He got up from his chair; went into the lobby; brought in Hudson's chair and Hudson. Thank you Mr. Dunn. That is exactly what needed to happen.
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