After The Journal's story in last week's newspaper about recent decisions by the Court of Appeals in the lawsuits filed by Chattahoochee County Commissioner Damon Hoyte against the Commission and local residents, he issued the following statement.
"I want to make it absolutely clear: my lawsuits were not filed out of personal frustration - they were filed because the law was not followed, and the rights of citizens were violated.
"When government officials believe they can change the rules mid-process, enforce ordinances selectively, or silence opposition through procedural manipulation, that is not public service - that is a breach of public trust. As an elected official, I have a sworn duty to challenge any action that threatens the integrity of o...
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