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Jun 14 2009
09:06 pm
By: knoxrebel
Anyone know anything about a new lawsuit being readied for filing soon to challenge last year's charter amendment prohibiting county employees from seeking county elected office? My understanding is it will include several plaintiffs who are county employees from various departments.
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