The opinion concerns an appeal tied to Chairwoman Long's chicken houses, after commissioners closed session on the underlying litigation with her recused in December.
January 5, 2026: Attorney Kevin Epps' legal opinion on Mr. Lunsford's appeal regarding Chairwoman Long's chicken houses/property
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The story
Franklin County commissioners scheduled and then entered an executive session on pending litigation, voting 5-0 to go into closed session. Chairwoman Long recused herself over a conflict involving her personal property.
The following month, county attorney Kevin Epps presented a legal opinion that Mr. Lunsford does not have standing to bring an appeal regarding Chairwoman Long's chicken houses and property.
What happened
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Mr. Lunsford does not have standing to bring such an appeal.
Executive Session (Litigation)
Item 4b: Executive Session (Litigation)
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