FRANKLIN CO., Va. – A Franklin County supervisor is challenging his recent censure by the Board of Supervisors, claiming it may be connected to his earlier request for an investigation into alleged First Amendment violations.
Dan Quinn, who represents the Union Hall District, was censured by the board during their November 20th meeting after he disclosed the names of county administrator candidates in September. Quinn defended his actions, saying he believed the information should be public.
“I had two choices. I either remain silent, which means I accept what I did was wrong and the punishment was fair, and I didn’t. Or I make my side known,” Quinn said…