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Fort O Mayor Addresses Recent City Firings

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Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2013 · News & Politics

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By Jerry Askin In a Thursday afternoon press conference, the Fort Oglethrope Mayor addressed the firing of two city leaders last week, and another who resigned.He gives no answers as usual, it's like a dog and pony show, says concerned Fort Oglethrope resident citizen Louise Stinett.And Thursday, answers were all people wanted.  At least 30 concerned citizens came out to city hall, many holding signs for a recall.I see that these men are going to be removed from these positions, and we're going to get some qualified people in here to run this city for the people, says Stinett. This comes after former city manager Ron Goulart resigned last Friday.  Nearly a week later, the mayor wouldn't give a reason why he resigned, but admits Goulart was under a lot of pressure.He made the final decision to resign. I'm not saying it wasn't any heat put on him, says Mayor Lynn Long.Angry residents however disagree, saying he had no choice but to leave. Ron Goulart was asked to resign, and was told if he didn't resign, that he would be fired, says Stinett.Harold Silcox took over as interim city manager Friday and within minutes, fired the city's police chief and public works director.  Silcox wouldn't answer any questions at Thursday's news conference, and the Mayor wouldn't comment on the police chief's firing --blaming legal reasons. As for the former public works director, Jeff Long, the Mayor says he was fired because he is also a county commissioner-- and supported the deannexation of city property. Mayor Long says not only is that a conflict of interest, he thinks the move cost taxpayers $11,000 a year.If we keep losing, and that's a scary part about not having Sunday consumption sells in this city, we're on an unlevel playing field, says Mayor Long.No word on who will take over as police chief or public works director. Depend on us to let you know once we find out.

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