May 17, the Graham County sheriff’s office was destroyed by arson. The commissioners and Sheriff Moody have since been at odds over whether or not he should set up shop in the old Wachovia building. To resolve the matter, Roger West (R-Marble) introduced legislation in the General Assembly. West explained:
What our bill will do is a safeguard if the commission cuts his budget and takes his equipment.
The bill specifies nothing:
4 The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
5 SECTION 1. This act is designed to provide relief relating to statutory duties of
6 Graham County due to a fire that destroyed the Sheriff’s Department.
7 SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law.
The legislation is not so special in the sense that similar action was previously taken on behalf of Clay County.
