St. Clair County commissioners issued a formal reprimand Oct. 2nd to Health Advisory Board member Kevin Watkins for using the words “assassins” and “assassinate” during a September meeting. The 4-2 vote followed complaints from fellow board members who called his language threatening. Commissioners said the letter, sent Oct. 3rd, was meant to hold Watkins accountable while emphasizing public transparency. Watkins defended his remarks as figurative, citing “character assassination,” and said the controversy highlights the need for more diverse voices in county leadership.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
