Durham Vows to Protect Individuals’ Rights At Local Level

Newly elected Oconee County Council Member Matthew Durham, who represents district two, declared in the first meeting of the new year this week that during his term he would protect individual rights of gun ownership, property and free speech. He further stated that the county should not take money from the federal government if it comes with any stipulations…

Also during the Tuesday night meeting, the council voted to elect District One Representative John Elliot to succeed Julian Davis as Council Chair, with Paul Cain of District three serving as Vice Chair. By a vote of 3-2, Davis was elected to the office of chair pro-tem.