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Seriously, how is someone like this even allowed to hold public office?
Based on the story, I'm surprised he didn't get slapped with a contempt charge.
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Tuesday’s Dallas County Commissioner’s Court meeting erupted into an argument between Commissioner John Wiley Price and a citizen, ending with Price saying “go to hell” repeatedly.
The exchange started during the public speaking portion of the meeting, which happens after the commissioners have gone through their weekly agenda.
Six citizens addressed the court. All of them talked about the recent controversial departure of county Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet. Sherbet, who was the Elections Administrator for 24 years, said he felt Price and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins forced him out.
The last public speaker at Tuesday’s meeting, Jeff Turner, began by stating that he would refer to “a certain member of the court” — Price — as “the chief moolah of Dallas County.”
Court rules state that public speakers may not address individual commissioners by name.
As Turner spoke, he continued to call Price “chief moolah.” Price interrupted Turner several times, yelling at him, “don’t call me chief moolah” and “call me by my name.”
Turner continued speaking, ignoring Price’s ongoing interruptions.
When Turner finished, Price looked at him and the five other citizens who addressed the court. Price said to them, “All of you are white. Go to hell!”
Price repeated “go to hell” three more times. An unknown member of the audience said, “You should be ashamed!”
“I’m not ashamed!” Price answered. “I’m not ashamed! Go to hell!”
Judge Jenkins then adjourned the meeting, telling Price and Turner they could continue outside.
Jenkins, Price and the other commissioners then left the courtroom to hold individual private meetings with constituents and others, which they traditionally do following the meeting of the entire court.
Cecile Newberry Fernandez talks to 1080 KRLD about her experience of being shouted down by John Wiley Price during public comments.
Turner left the commissioner’s court immediately following the meeting.
At 3:00pm Commissioner Price spoke with 1080 KRLD to explain why he chose to use the words that he did.
Based on the story, I'm surprised he didn't get slapped with a contempt charge.
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Tuesday’s Dallas County Commissioner’s Court meeting erupted into an argument between Commissioner John Wiley Price and a citizen, ending with Price saying “go to hell” repeatedly.
The exchange started during the public speaking portion of the meeting, which happens after the commissioners have gone through their weekly agenda.
Six citizens addressed the court. All of them talked about the recent controversial departure of county Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet. Sherbet, who was the Elections Administrator for 24 years, said he felt Price and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins forced him out.
The last public speaker at Tuesday’s meeting, Jeff Turner, began by stating that he would refer to “a certain member of the court” — Price — as “the chief moolah of Dallas County.”
Court rules state that public speakers may not address individual commissioners by name.
As Turner spoke, he continued to call Price “chief moolah.” Price interrupted Turner several times, yelling at him, “don’t call me chief moolah” and “call me by my name.”
Turner continued speaking, ignoring Price’s ongoing interruptions.
When Turner finished, Price looked at him and the five other citizens who addressed the court. Price said to them, “All of you are white. Go to hell!”
Price repeated “go to hell” three more times. An unknown member of the audience said, “You should be ashamed!”
“I’m not ashamed!” Price answered. “I’m not ashamed! Go to hell!”
Judge Jenkins then adjourned the meeting, telling Price and Turner they could continue outside.
Jenkins, Price and the other commissioners then left the courtroom to hold individual private meetings with constituents and others, which they traditionally do following the meeting of the entire court.
Cecile Newberry Fernandez talks to 1080 KRLD about her experience of being shouted down by John Wiley Price during public comments.
Turner left the commissioner’s court immediately following the meeting.
At 3:00pm Commissioner Price spoke with 1080 KRLD to explain why he chose to use the words that he did.
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