In light of the criminal investigation into allegations of passing a worthless check, it looks like the High Point mayor’s fate rests in the hands of North Carolina Attorney General’s Office:
City Attorney JoAnne Carlyle said a sitting council member cannot be removed from office if they are indicted or charged with a crime. She said the North Carolina Constitution bars anyone convicted of a felony from holding office.
Sims has given no indication that she is contemplating resigning, but revelations about the case have turned attention to the city’s procedure for how a possible vacancy would be filled.
As I’ve said many times, I’m constantly amazed at the personal problems politicians overcome. Sims will not resign, but —like Greensboro Mayor Robbie Perkins and his personal problems —- questions about her fitness to serve will linger and will ultimately be decided by voters.
