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Remove Marvin Williams as Mayor of Elberta, Alabama

Remove Marvin Williams as Mayor of Elberta, Alabama

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 5 months ago
This petition is to remove Marvin Williams as mayor of Elberta, Alabama for his blatant abuse of power in the firing of Brandon Thompson. Brandon was fired for driving his patrol car with one low beam headlight out, voiding a ticket, and a minor insubordination. Currently the headlight systems on patrol cars such as Brandon's are under a recall from Dodge for an overheating headlight connector.

Brandon is a model citizen and officer for the small town, and has done numerous things to benefit the community including organizing a "Don't Text and Drive" demonstration for the local high school. He is a volunteer firefighter and a man with high morals and family values.

Please, don't let this mayor tarnish the solid reputation of Officer Thompson. Remove him from his mayoral seat and reinstate Brandon Thompson and one of Elberta's finest!

Updates

February 24, 2012

The feedback I continue to receive confirms that many of you feel a deep sense of injustice regarding the recent firing of Officer Thompson. I am currently compiling your personal stories and concerns to present as a formal record of public sentiment to the town council. Your engagement with this process highlights how much this community values integrity in its leadership.

February 24, 2012

Reaching this level of support indicates that our community recognizes the importance of fairness and transparency in local leadership. It is encouraging to see so many people reflecting on these events with the same level of concern that I feel. This momentum suggests that our town expects accountability from those in positions of authority.

Reached 100 supporters

February 24, 2012

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Mike Frost
14 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. Bring Brandon back.

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Linda Carter
14 years ago Featured

This is total nonsense. Firing a guy over a headlight that the manufacturer recalled? What is going on in city hall??

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Jason Osei
14 years ago Featured

Used to think Marvin was alright but this proves he has no respect for the people actually working for this town. He needs to step down immediately.

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Gary Abadi
14 years ago Featured

Marvin has been on a power trip for way too long. He needs to go. Brandon was a good officer and everyone knows it.

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Sarah Liu
14 years ago Featured

Brandon is one of the good ones. My kids really enjoyed that demonstration he did at the school. Marvin is just making Elberta look bad.

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Brenda Watson
14 years ago Featured

SERIOUSLY? Fire him for a headlight issue? The man is a volunteer firefighter and a hero. Get the mayor out of there.

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