Acting mayor of Aberdeen says racism, toxic environment behind accusations from State Auditorâs Office Acting mayor of Aberdeen says racism, toxic environment behind accusations from State Auditorâs Office (Source: WCBI) By WLBT Digital | February 6, 2021 at 6:46 AM CST - Updated February 6 at 6:46 AM
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) - Ward 2 Alderwoman and acting mayor of Aberdeen Lady Garth spoke out Thursday on the accusations of misappropriation of public funds against herself and her fellow colleagues.
Garth is a life-long Aberdeen resident and says the small town can be a toxic environment. She says the long-standing racial divide in the city is a contributing factor to what she claims is a disproportionate response by the Mississippi State Auditorâs Office concerning allegations that she and two other aldermen violated the stateâs constitution.