Outcry at Columbus Council. Residents question vote appointing John Anker to citywide seat
We are here to let you know that there will be a reckoning,” the Rev. Johnny Flakes III of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist ...
NAACP collecting signatures for petition and organizing to vote out Columbus Councilors
You cannot subvert the will of the voters,” said Ed DuBose national NAACP board member. “When you do that, you are ​operating ...
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Outcry at Columbus Council. Residents question vote appointing John Anker to citywide seat
Columbus residents packed the Columbus Council chamber in the City Services Center on March 25, 2025, for the first meeting after a controversial vote appointing Councilor John Anker. Darrell ...
Community continues to voice concerns ahead of Columbus City Council
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -Two more public meetings Monday that addressed a controversial vote by Columbus City Council. The NAACP ...
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NAACP collecting signatures for petition and organizing to vote out Columbus Councilors
This news conference came a day before Councilor John Anker of District 9, who was appointed to the council in a controversial 6-3 vote, was set to attend his first meeting as a citywide councilor.
John Anker breaks silence on controversial appointment to Columbus City Council
John Anker, Columbus' newest City Council member, addresses the controversy and criticism following his appointment and calls for change and transparency.
Columbus City Council meeting features lengthy public agenda, much of it critical of new councilor John Anker
The Columbus City Council has a full docket for what is shaping up to be another contentious meeting. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. and began with the honoring of the St.
Columbus City Council meeting sparks strong feelings and even stronger security
Tuesday night’s Columbus City Council meeting drew strong emotions and extremely tight security. A chorus of opposition to John Anker’s appointment on a 6-3 vote to fill the ...