Removal of Enid City Council Member Over White Nationalist Ties

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Voters in Enid, Oklahoma, decided to remove City Council member Judd Blevins over his ties to white nationalist groups. Cheryl Patterson, a former teacher, won the election as a replacement. Blevins had denied being a white supremacist but had marched alongside neo-Nazis in Charlottesville in 2017.

Key Points

  • Blevins lost his seat on Enid City Council due to ties to white nationalist groups
  • Cheryl Patterson replaced him after campaigning for a return to normalcy
  • Blevins denied being a white supremacist but had marched with neo-Nazis in Charlottesville
  • Community members were shocked by the allegations against Blevins

Pros

  • Voters took a stand against white nationalism
  • Community showed support for a return to 'normalcy'

Cons

  • Division within the community over the issue
  • Negative impact on the city's reputation