Sunday, May 05, 2013

Conflict Of Interest In Zoning Cases Defined Narrowly, Oconee County Attorney Says

Garrett Request Case In Point

One of the votes cast on the controversial request to put a materials recovery facility on Dials Mill Road on Tuesday night likely will come from Commissioner Jim Luke, whose wife's family has property about a mile from the site.

The family connection is not enough to require Luke to recuse himself, according to County Attorney Daniel Haygood.