Politician broke promise to unblock critics from Facebook, costing taxpayers at least $160,000 article
Douglas County Commissioner Kelly Robinson agreed in writing to unblock critics from this Facebook Page. Instead, he did something that would cost taxpayers thousands in legal fees.
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Douglas County spent more than $160,000 in legal fees after a commissioner reneged on a promise to unblock critics from his Facebook page.
Kelly Robinson told the FOX 5 I-Team he changed his mind. He ultimately signed a second agreement.
The vice chairman of the Douglas County Commission is famous for his long speeches during meetings.
But if certain critics wanted to talk back on his Facebook page commissionerkelly.robinson, they couldn’t. According to court filings, Robinson blocked them from even seeing his page.