Union County Council Meets To Discuss Future Of Government
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Union County meets on potential replacements
Published: October 13, 2009
Updated: October 13, 2009
The Union County Council met late Tuesday afternoon to discuss how it will move forward after the county supervisor was indicted, and the county clerk resigned, his office now under SLED investigation.
The Union County Legislative Delegation also met with the council to come up with recommendations to fill Donnie Betenbaugh and Brad Morris’ positions. The Governor is the one to designate an interim supervisor, but Gov. Sanford said he will hold off until he hears what the people and lawmakers from Union County have to say.
The county has been in the spotlight since federal indictments were handed down against Betenbaugh, and former Tax Assessor Willie Randall Jr.,and former Sheriff Howard Wells earlier this month.
SLED is now investigating the clerk of court’s office about alleged irregularities with child support payments.
The Solicitor handling that case, told us that SLED audit is still in the works.
He also added, he spoke with the US Attorney, and they both say, they do not anticipate further indictments or arrests, unless new evidence comes to light.
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Population, percentage change from 2000 to 2008 is -7.4%; Unemployment rate: 20.8% in Aug 2009. I would say it is time for a change in this town.
I totally agree with you 4114U2! We need to clean house in all areas, not just moving the same old problems from one place to another. New blood is needed. No more good old boy policies from the same old boys (or girl).
I really hope that the really concerned citizens of Union County have flooded the Governor’s office, the Lt. Governor and our Senator and our House of Representitives member with the fact that we DO NOT WANT ANY MEMBERS OF THE CURRENT COUNCIL SERVING IN THE SUPERVIORS POSITION.
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