Chuck Horton, former Oconee County Commissioner, said in his
interview with a Journalism class at the University of Georgia that standing up
for what he believed was an important and difficult part of his career.
“I think people that
are close to you remember the stands you take,” said Horton.
Chuck Horton, former Oconee County Commissioner, speaks to a journalism class. |
He said it was a hard time for him and his wife when he
worked on the Board of Education, prior to his time as Commissioner, when he
was the only member who voted against a proposal to ban certain books in the
school libraries. However, he also listed this as one of his biggest
accomplishments.
He took a stand again when he gave up his position as
Commissioner in 2012 to run for Chairmen of the Oconee County Commission against
incumbent Melvin Davis. Horton said he
took the challenge because “if you have somebody who says in a public meeting
that he will withhold information from the other commissioners” it’s time for
change. While he was unsuccessful in his campaign he said he did not regret his
decision.
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