Creedmoor’s Board of Commissioners has effectively sidelined Mayor Antwane Terrill Downey, voting to strip him of most day-to-day authority and sharply limit his access to town resources after his latest criminal charges. The unanimous decision blocks him from publicly representing the city, using city email and entering City Hall outside scheduled meetings, a move commissioners say is meant to keep government business running smoothly while legal and personnel issues play out.
Board Vote And Restrictions
Under the board’s resolution, adopted in a 5-0 vote, Downey is barred from representing Creedmoor at public events, issuing city business cards and using city-issued devices, according to ABC11. Commissioners took the action following what local outlets have described as his most recent DWI charge.
Crash And Charges
Downey, 43, was charged after a Feb. 16 crash on U.S. 15 near State Road 1635 in Granville County, when troopers say he crossed the center line, left the roadway and hit a ditch and a tree…..