 Grantsville Mayor Gary Knight used the first several
minutes of Grantsville's town council meeting Monday evening to express his
opinions regarding the reporting of town business by The Calhoun Chronicle.
Knight said he was upset over statements regarding the lack of police protection in
the town, among other issues.
Reading from a lengthy prepared statement, he indicated The Chronicle reporter and
Helen Morris, the publisher, was off-base and inaccurate in covering town issues,
citing examples.
Knight said he believes progress has been made in Grantsville, indicating some
people do not have the best interests of the town in their actions.
Knight, according to the Town Recorder, was declining to release a copy of the
comments made before council.
The Herald then requested a copy of the Mayor's comments through the Freedom of
Information Act and was advised the comments would be attached to the minutes of
the council meeting.
During his statement, Knight said the town has been forthright and open to the press
and public, citing the accomplishments of his administration.
In 2000, during a Council meeting, Knight said "The only media source in the county
is the Calhoun Chronicle. The Hur Herald is not licensed or authorized in any manner.
We are not compelled to be interviewed by any representatives of the Hur Herald or
answer any questions. Any news release will go to the Calhoun Chronicle."
Following earlier problems over public information, the Attorney General advised the
Town of Grantsville about freedom of information laws.
Knight has been dedicated to the office, returning to be the Mayor by appointment,
after being defeated in the last election.
He is seeking to be elected in May in a contest with Neil Blankenship.
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