Thank you, Charlie Box, for making the motion before the City Council to reprimand Mayor Smith and Councilman Karriem for their embarrassing behavior last week. It is a small step toward reversing the bad publicity our city has received. Now Mr. Smith and Mr. Karriem need to levee the same punishment on themselves that they have given to others. Withdrawing the charges they filed against each other and apologizing isn”t enough. Many citizens of Columbus are waiting to see if they really have the best interests of Columbus at heart.
Sissie Sisson, Columbus
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