In their first-ever public mention of the man, the East Ridge City Council appointed Darwin Branam to fill a vacant council seat.
The appointment came a day after the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported private discussions among three councilmen about the seat.
While a small portion of those at City Hall applauded the vote, dozens who supported Marc Gravitt, the third place finisher in November’s council’s election, left in protest after the unanimous vote.
For complete details, see tomorrow’s Times Free Press.