According to Clarksville Now, the Tennessee Ethics Commission dismissed the complaints against state Rep. Aron Maberry on Tuesday, and, in a turn of events, considered taking legal action against those who made the allegations.
Disturbing’ and ‘reckless disregard’ — TEC Chairman White
Earlier this month, complaints were filed with the TEC calling on the body to investigate “clear conflicts of interest” due to Maberry holding two government-funded positions. This culminated in a special called session with the TEC in Nashville on April 22.
“What concerns me greatly is that what this group (of complainants) has done has set a precedent for others, and I believe that would essentially weaponize the Ethics Commission for political purposes. If there was ever a reckless disregard, I believe it has been with today’s hearing,” TEC Chairman Tammy White said.
‘Colossal waste of time,’ complaints sent to media
On April 4, Clarksville citizens calling themselves “Public Schools Strong” filed an 89-page complaint to the TEC alleging five complaints against Maberry, a Clarksville Republican, including a conflict of interest between his roles as a representative in the Tennessee General Assembly and as a Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board member, misuse of his position and more.
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