Catoosa County commissioners on Tuesday heard an appeal by former Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force commander Larry Black, who has filed a grievance against sheriff Gary Sisk. County attorney Skip Patty said an action by the sheriff prompted the appeal, but since the sheriff holds a constitutional office, whatever decision the commissioners reach can only be considered as a advisory. Black’s grievance concerns his losing status as a sworn officer of the law, as well as the loss of benefits and financial compensation. Last year Sisk defeated Black in a primary election runoff on his way to wi...
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