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Macon County sheriff will retire, won’t appeal ballot ruling

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Tony “Chubby” Brown announced Friday morning he is retiring as Macon County Sheriff effective Monday, June 28.

This announcement comes a week after a judge ruled Jim Root won the 2018 Macon County Sheriff race by 16 votes. Tony Brown was originally the winner by one vote when he was sworn in as sheriff in 2018.

A full recount was done and the judge when through ballots.

The day after the announcement from the judge, Brown initially told WAND News he planned to appeal the ruling. But during a news conference Friday morning, Brown said he decided against appealing due to division that the court case has caused within the community and the sheriff’s office.

“I have stated previously that Macon County and the Macon County Sheriff’s Office is larger than one individual,” Brown said. “And I believe now is the time that our community must heal.”

Brown said he will do whatever it takes to help Root transition into the role of sheriff.

“We need to put this to an end,” he said. “We need to love one another a little bit more and stop the division.”

He’s a class act.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 4, 21 @ 2:53 pm

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That he would assuredly lose his appeal might have played a role in his decision not to file the appeal.

Comment by Still Anon Friday, Jun 4, 21 @ 2:55 pm
==== He’s a class act====

=== That he would assuredly lose his appeal might have played a role in his decision not to file the appeal.====

Well duh. But at least he is going out with class as Rich noted. If you haven’t noticed there have been some people who don’t know when the game is over and leave on a high note.

Comment by Been There Friday, Jun 4, 21 @ 3:05 pm
Now Root’s next challenge will be going up against Buffet next year. https://newschannel20.com/news/local/howard-buffett-to-run-for-macon-county-sheriff-in-2022

Comment by Anon221 Friday, Jun 4, 21 @ 3:09 pm
My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Jun 4, 21 @ 3:41 pm
That’s pretty nice to hear someone indicate they won’t unnecessarily drag things out, and will abide by the will of the voters. Not common enough these days.

Comment by Techie Friday, Jun 4, 21 @ 4:03 pm

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