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September 29, 2005
Warren's Peace
Well, well. William Cotton, Hamilton County Commissioner for District 4, is the latest to be netted by the FBI in "Operation Tennessee Waltz." He barely had time to finally vote on fellow waltzer Charles Love's replacement before being arrested, cuffed, and hauled to the Solomon building.
(Hat tip: Nashville blogger Bob Krumm, who in turn credits another Nashvillite.)
UPDATE I: The post title? For out-of-towners and any uninitiated locals, Dr. Warren Mackey was Cotton's challenger in the 2002 election. Cotton's extremely narrow victory was certified, but due to allegations of fraud, an investigation is still underway. (A former Election Commission worker lost her job over accusations that she provided information she shouldn't have to Mr. Cotton.) Dr. Mackey has renewed his challenge for the seat in 2006. Ergo, Cotton's arrest this morning is "Warren's peace." Yes, I'm a victim of that punny-headline ailment. It's part of the package.
UPDATE II: Oh, I get it now. (Dense today.) This must be why Cotton refused to sit on any County Commission committees.
Government | By joe lance | 04:27 PM