John Anker, Columbus City Council

Former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson hosts press conference regarding city council's appointment of John Anker
Former Mayor Teresa Tomlinson hosts press conference regarding city council's appointment of John Anker It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $100 billion investment from what he called the world’s most powerful company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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.”
John Anker to fill former Columbus City Councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
In Tuesday’s City Council meeting, a majority (6-3) of the City Council voted to put John Anker as part of the board.
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.
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?”
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 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.
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Columbus City Council votes to have John Anker fill former councilor Judy Thomas’ seat
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In a move that came hours after Judy Thomas’ resignation, a majority of the City Council voted to put John Anker onto the 10 member body. It was a divisive vote which ...
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