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The Daily Record
Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina
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In Dunn, NC, a large crowd is expected at tonight's city council meeting where ousted Police Chief George Jackson will defend his 28-year tenure, supported by prominent citizens. Council to hear but not act; other agenda covers local issues like health center land, armory lease, and utilities.
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A capacity crowd is expected to pack Dunn's city courtroom tonight for the hearing to be given former Police Chief George Arthur Jackson, ousted on May 7th without notice.
The city council refused to give the ousted police official a hearing, but agreed to allow him to state his case at the regular meeting tonight. It will begin at 7 p.m.
Jackson will be given an opportunity to state his case and then an impressive array of prominent citizens of the town will speak in behalf of the veteran of 28 years service.
MANY TO SPEAK
Among those who will speak in behalf of Chief Jackson are: Former Mayor Earl McD. Westbrook (who cancelled a trip to Washington, D. C., to be present), Mrs. Mattie Washburn, who is expected to speak on behalf of women of the town, and Attorney Everette L. Doffermyre.
A number of others today were reported to be preparing their speeches, but a complete list could not be secured early this afternoon.
Ever since the meeting was announced on Friday, citizens of the town have been busy organizing for tonight's meeting. Women of the town are arranging to take carloads of their neighbors to the session.
City Manager Oliver O. Manning is expected to state his case for the board.
Members of the city council have indicated that they will not take any action tonight and will not reverse the city manager, but will merely listen to the citizens.
OTHER MATTERS
Other items on the agenda include:
Confirmation of the acceptance of the sale of land to Harnett County for the purpose of building a health center in the Town of Dunn.
The Armory situation. Further discussion and study relative to whether the Armory shall be rented on a 25 year lease to the State of North Carolina with exclusive control to be given to the North Carolina National Guard.
Special information relative to the Erwin water situation to be discussed.
Further information for discussion and release on the procedure required by property owners who want special street paving in the Town of Dunn.
The Taxi Ordinance in relation to the need for some control over the drivers in the Town of Dunn.
Hearing on the rezoning of property of Derwcod Godwin on North Ellis and corner of West Edgerton Street.
Discussion on the matter of water and sewer service for people living outside the City Limits of Dunn. Should a policy similar to what other towns are using be adopted?
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May 7th
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Former Police Chief George Arthur Jackson, ousted without notice on May 7th, will state his case at the city council meeting tonight. Prominent citizens, including former Mayor Westbrook, Mrs. Washburn, and Attorney Doffermyre, will speak in his support. The council will listen but take no action. Other agenda items include land sale for health center, armory lease, water situations, street paving, taxi ordinance, rezoning, and water/sewer service outside city limits.