MEMO FOR RECORD: Valdosta 1860 Valdosta City Charter and what it said: Moreover it read as follows: (Relunctantly removed in 2004 by a vote down racial lines) DOES THIS MENTALITY REMAIN IN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY? It read as follows: In Article 100, Section XI, it read: THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL SHALL PASS ALL PROPER AND NECESSARY LAWS AND ORDINANCES FOR THE CONTROL OF SLAVES AND FREE PERSONS OF COLOR IN SAID TOWN AND SUPPRESS AND ABATE ALL NUISANCES ARRIVING FROM HOGS, DOGS, HORSES, OR OTHER STOCK STRAYING AT LARGE IN SAID TOWN, OR FROM OTHER CAUSES." LINKS OF INFORMATION: 1. George Boston Rhynes addresses Councilman James Wright position. www.youtube.com 2. Councilman Wright comments at March 8, 2012 Council Meeting. www.youtube.com 3. Unpublished Address by local News Media Outlets from March 8, 2012 Council Meeting. www.youtube.com 4. Unpublished Address by local News Media Outlets from March 8, 2012 Council Meeting. www.youtube.com
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