What can you do about corrupt city and county officials ?

Question

I have relatives living in a small southern town with a corrupt
Mayor and County officials.The mayor and his family members
and friends own and operate most of the businesses in the city
and county.All the local attorneys are afraid to take a stand
against the officials.County and City officials have forced the
residents to pay for a debt they never incurred.Residents are
harassed,stalked,Jailed,threatened with Jail,threatened about
seizure of property,and summoned to court about paying for a
(TRASH PICKUP)service,they never signed up,or voted for.
Once in court, the Judge demands immediate payment of the
outstanding debt,and signing up for the(Trash Service)or go to
Jail.Local law enforcement officers are being used as the debt
collectors.Even the states Attorney Generals Office,refuses! to
investigate complaints about the events going on in the County.If the lawbreakers are being protected by state and or
federal officials of that state,WHO DO YOU TAKE IT TO?

Answer 1

Write a letter to a newspaper editor and try and get him to do a story on it for you.. Try and get people support and stage a protest out side the city offices, get everyone to sign a petition and send to your local government..

Answer 2

In most situations, I'd tell you that the best way to get rid of corrupt city officials is to vote them out of office the next time elections roll around. However, if the corruption is as deeply seeded as you say it is, you will probably have to go a little further. I'd say your best bet is to gather a group of citizens and neighbors and take your complaints to your state police and the State Attorney General. I've seen instances such as this, and this is usually the best option. If the State Police or Attorney General find the corruption that you have stated, they can usually step in and take care of the problem.

If they refuse to step in, you are left with very few legal options. Personally, if the town is that corrupt, you may find that moving may be the only option left. I lived in a pretty corrupt city once, myself. I decided that for my family's sake it was best to move. I found a nice little community in the adjoining county. We are much happier.

Answer 3

You take it to the office of the State Attorney General. Make sure that they understand that you fear reprisals from these individuals and need protection from the Attoney General's Office. If this doesn't work you take it to your regional office of the federal Justice Department. Document all that you possible can and get as many people as possible to agree to act as witness.

Answer 4

Hello my name is Nikita D. Williams and I am desperately seeking justice.
Judge Robert James of Douglasville, Ga awarded full custody of my 2 year old son to my ex-husband that has a mental health and criminal history that dates back to 2008. Within this past year my ex-husband was arrested and charged with DUI/ hit and run. As a result of that charge he was given probation and his
license was suspended. When I was 7 months pregnant with our son, my ex-husband tried to hang himself in our master bedroom closet. I took him to the hospital and he was placed under observation for approximately 24 hours and then transferred to Cobb County mental health clinic, where he stayed for a week.

I have no mental/ criminal history and currently hold a Secret Clearence for the United States Navy. Our final court hearing was on April 28,2015 and I was treated like an absolute criminal. The judge ordered my mother to drive to Birmingham, Alabama and then back to Douglasville, Georgia to release my son to his father. I was placed in shackles and booked in jail until my mother delivered my son. The judge ordered supervised visitation, a mental evaluation, and attend a parenting class. Also, I am required to pay my ex-husband's attorney fees and child support.
My attorney requested a Guardian ad litem for my son and to also extend the
discovery period to obtain my ex-husband's mental health history. Those requests were denied.
I recently received a phone call from the Aflack Cancer Center in Atlanta, Ga stating that my son missed his two scheduled appointments. My son was diagnosed with a rare condition known as Rosai- Dorfman disease and it causes his lymph nodes in his neck to swell and could restrict his airways. These appointments at the cancer center are vital because it helps manage his condition.
I am unsure what direction I should take but if you can help me or to pass my story along, I welcome it gratefully. Thank you!


Nikita D. Williams
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