Had the vote gone against them, the seven Greene County Constables would have been out of a job immediately. However by the slightest of margins, second reading on abolishing the positions failed tonight by a vote of 13 in favor and 8 against.
The vote took place as the last item on the agenda of the County Commission meeting.
In October, commissioners had approved the resolution on a vote of 15 in favor and six against. A two thirds majority (14) was required for passage on each reading.
The earliest the matter could be brought up again is in one year.
More on the resolution and conversation from both sides of the debate is coming up later here at WGRV.com and Tuesday morning on Radio Greeneville News beginning at 6:00 am.
