Democratic sheriff nominee Greg Beck may have to step down from his job as a Chattanooga City Court officer during his run for Hamilton County sheriff.
City Personnel Director Donna Kelly said she asked Mr. Beck to take a leave of absence from his city job while in the running.
Ms. Kelley said city code stipulates that city employees must take a leave of absence if running for public office.
Mr. Beck’s attorney, Jerry Summers, said that section of the code does not apply to Mr. Beck. Mr. Summers said Mr. Beck is an employee of the judicial branch, not the administrative or legislative branches of city government.
Mr. Beck also is a Hamilton County Commissioner.
For full coverage, see Tuesday’s Chattanooga Times Free Press.
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