After meeting in closed session with an outside attorney Wednesday to review whether Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp can unilaterally fire the county attorney, the Hamilton County Commission unanimously approved resolutions Wednesday that reaffirmed Rheubin Taylor’s employment contract and protected his files.
Taylor’s four-year contract was approved by the prior commission June 16, 2021, and the resolution passed Wednesday states it will continue in full force with no lapse. Commissioners also approved a resolution stating that no county officials can have access to the attorney’s office or any computers, files, documents, notes, reports or associated materials without the written permission of the county attorney, his designee or the commission.
Additionally, Commissioner David Sharpe, D-Red Bank, said county government employees feel their workplace has grown hostile, and he brought forward two resolutions that will “ensure county business can continue uninterrupted and professionally” if a similar attempt to fire a staff member happens again.
Commissioner Joe Graham, R-Lookout Valley, said he’s been informed of similar concerns.