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Jackson Clerk Turns In Clean Annual Office Report

The Jackson County Clerk turned in a clean annual report to the county commission Monday Night. County Mayor Randy Heady said this was a first for the county. Heady said in just under a year in office, Brandon Stafford’s term as clerk has been a relief to county government and county residents. “That’s really important because we want to make ... Read More »

Heady: Stafford Has Confidence of Community

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady said he believes newly elected County Clerk Brandon Stafford has the confidence of the people. Stafford resoundingly defeated five other contenders in last Thursday’s county general election. Heady said he believes it is Stafford’s work ethic that tilted the vote to his favor. “I think the public knew,” Heady said. “I think the word got ... Read More »

Stafford Trying to Restore Faith in Clerk’s Office

Jackson County Clerk Brandon Stafford said his goal is to restore the public’s faith in the Clerk’s office. Stafford was elected to a full term as County Clerk in Thursday’s election. He said he knows it will take a lot of work to restore the public’s confidence. “Basically getting all these audit number correct,” Stafford said. “And making sure everything ... Read More »

Stafford Released for Rehab

Former Jackson County Clerk Amanda Stafford has been released from the Jackson County Jail to a drug rehabilitation facility. Assistant District Attorney Ian Bratton said Stafford was arrested for a probation violation on July 2 for a drug charge. “The violation basis, I believe, was prescription pill use,” Bratton said. “It was something she didn’t have a prescription for, though.” ... Read More »

Jackson Clerk Admitted Guilt, Then Recanted

The resignation and conviction of former Jackson County Clerk Amanda Stafford came after a lengthy investigation by multiple agencies. Assistant District Attorney Ian Bratton prosecuted the criminal case. He said the investigation took a while and there were a number of twists along the way. The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office began an investigation into Stafford’s actions after a surprise cash county ... Read More »

DA: Removing Jackson Clerk From Office Most Important

Removing a former Jackson County Clerk from office was a higher priority than punishing her financial misdeeds. That’s according to Assistant District Attorney Ian Bratton. Bratton prosecuted the Amanda Stafford. Bratton said he wanted to secure a conviction before the August election because of a little know provision of state law. “One of the odd things about elections is if ... Read More »

Heady to Give Clerk’s Office More Attention

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady says he plans to take a more active role in supervising the troubled County Clerk’s office. Heady said that although he doesn’t have authority over another elected office, there are things he can informally do to provide oversight. “If I’m watching, and I got my eyes on things, then they’ll know they have some oversight,” ... Read More »

Comptroller’s Office Says Safeguards In Place

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office says the Jackson County Commission does have some authority for oversight of county offices. Director of Communications John Dunn says there are built in safeguards that can be used to prevent fraud and abuse. This as officials in Jackson County express frustration with financial irregularities in the clerk’s office. Dunn said there are steps county commissions ... Read More »

Jackson Commissioner Frustrated With Clerk Situation

Frustration. That’s the word that best describes the feelings of many Jackson County officials in the wake of the former county clerk’s guilty plea for stealing money from her office. County Commissioner Don Chinoy said a lot of that frustration comes from how much oversight elected officials can provide to each other. “The County Mayor or County Commission has no ... Read More »

Heady: Stafford’s Theft Unfortunate

Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady says the theft of over $25,000 dollars by the former County Clerk was a regrettable mistake. Amanda Stafford pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of theft over $2,500 dollars. Stafford resigned her office earlier this month. “Unfortunately this is something none of us want here in Jackson County,” Heady said. “At the same time, good ... Read More »