So Bernita Sims says:
In her opening remarks at the State of the Community luncheon for business, government and education leaders at High Point University, Sims called the controversy “the elephant” in the room. She apologized for any distraction the controversy caused and said calls for her to quit are “over the top.”
“I will do what I was elected to do,” Sims said. “I do apologize if people feel this has been a distraction to the community and from what we do and how we work and serve as a council. I do not believe that is so.”
Sims says her financial issues are personal matters that have nothing to do with her public duties. She talked about her performance as mayor.
“I believe at the end of the day that this does not impact the ability of the city to do what it does,” Sims said. “We have worked together every day to do the business of the city and we have done a tremendous job on our budget.”
Sims got a laugh on one comment about how the controversy had “jump-started” business for The High Point Enterprise by selling more newspapers.
The City Council is still expected to hold a vote tomorrow seeking Sims’ resignation. Expectations are it will pass, but that’s about it.
