Matt Simms (far right) presents a petition to the commissioners at their Dec. 3 meeting requesting removal of the Board of Assessors. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
John Trussell gives a presentation to the board of commissioners about Gen. Marquis de Lafayette. CONTRIBUTED
Community members stepped up to show their support for the removal of members of the Jones County Tax Assessors at the Board of Commissioners December meeting.
Board Chairman Chris Weidner called the Dec. 3 meeting to order. The opening prayer and pledge were led by Pastor John Echols with Gray Community Church.
Board appointments were first on the agenda. Weidner read the names and their reappointm…