Columbus City Council, John Anker and NAACP

NAACP and pastors call for Columbus Council to recall vote appointing John Anker
They’re in-house Negroes,” the Rev. Johnny Flakes III said, referring to the two Black councilors who supported this move. “They carry the buckets of the water, and they have sold their souls.”
Leaders voice frustration over Columbus council’s handling of new appointment
At a recent council meeting, a former city councilor and local faith leaders expressed their frustration and disappointment with the choice of a new council member.
Columbus NAACP and clergy speaks against City Council’s appointment of John Anker
The Columbus Chapter of the NAACP and the Interdenominational Ministries Alliance voiced their disapproval of the events that occurred at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Tuesday’s City Council meeting did not end without council voting for someone to fill the unexpired term of Judy Thomas of District 9.
Columbus councilors reply to Black pastor’s ‘in-house Negroes’ comment after Anker vote
We may not always agree, but disagreement should never turn into disrespect,” Councilor Byron Hickey of District 1 told the Ledger-Enquirer.
‘I’m shocked’: John Anker reacts to newly appointed Columbus council position
A new title for long time business owner and Columbus resident John  Anker, and he says the appointment as the newest city council member has him speechless
Columbus City Council votes to have John Anker fill former councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
You can view the full interview in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In a move that came hours after Judy Thomas’ resignation, a majority of the City
In split vote, Columbus Council appoints Anker to replace Thomas despite mayor’s objection
You’ve got a majority of people in this community that didn’t vote for an individual,” Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson said, “and now this council is going to appoint them?”
Full interview with John Anker
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