Thursday, August 09, 2007
Mingo County Commissioner Withdrew Name from Ouster Suit.
East Kentucky Broadcasting has learned that Mingo County Commissioner David L. Baisden has withdrew his name from the ouster suit against Commissioner Greg K.Hootie Smith. Baisden filed the petition with Sheriff Lonnie Hannah. Baisden wrote Judges Fred L. Fox of Fairmont, Thomas Keadle of Buchannon and Thomas Bedell of Clarksburg.
In the letter Baisden states that the request is made to promote the best interests of Mingo County and to advance the positive working relationship that I have developed and enjoy with Mr. Smith as a fellow Mingo County Commissioner.
Baisden also wrote that it is his goal to achieve unity and cooperation in Mingo County government. I believe that withdrawing from this proceeding will serve as a significant step toward this worthwhile objective.
Smith contends that he has done nothing wrong and that the suit was just a political tactic.
In the letter Baisden states that the request is made to promote the best interests of Mingo County and to advance the positive working relationship that I have developed and enjoy with Mr. Smith as a fellow Mingo County Commissioner.
Baisden also wrote that it is his goal to achieve unity and cooperation in Mingo County government. I believe that withdrawing from this proceeding will serve as a significant step toward this worthwhile objective.
Smith contends that he has done nothing wrong and that the suit was just a political tactic.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:12 PM 
