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visors Joan Coates, James Lee, Steve Walker, Steve Nixon, Brad Rosenberger and Sue Hansohn as defendants. Supervisor Bill Chase (Stevensburg District) was absent for the closed session.
The case remains ongoing. The Supreme Court also reversed the circuit court’s decision judgment that kept the county from reimbursing the publishers’ legal fees. The money will likely come, from insurance, rather than the general fund.
The case returns to circuit court at an undetermined date.
“It has been frustrating that it has taken two years to 1 get the proper decision in what should be a very simple matter,” Emerson said. “The Freedom of Information Act is written so average citizens can monitor their government and keep government honest.”
County Attorney John D. Maddox admitted responsibility for the ruling, but admitted he wasn’t sure how to proceed in the future.
“I’ve had two judges agree with me, I haven’t run into a lawyer yet except for the one with the Citizen who disagreed with my decision,” Maddox said. “But that’s why they have Supreme Courts.”
You may contact Jason Peck at 825-9882 or e-mail jpeck@ culpepercitizen.com
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