If Sammie Sias does not step down voluntarily from his position as Augusta Commissioner, then Gov. Brian Kemp should step up and remove him from office as soon as possible.
Sias is presumed innocent unless he is convicted of the charges of lying to the FBI and destroying evidence. Public outcry should have persuaded Sias to resign two years ago after news broke of his affair and subsequent investigation. Sias’s actions over the weekend should seal the deal on any reservations the governor may have about removing him.
On Saturday, Sias held a breakfast for about 30 people at the very community center he is accused of pilfering from. He made himself out to be the underdog at that breakfast and vowed to continue to fight. Being a part of any event at the site of his alleged bad behavior only highlights his narcissism and makes it plain that he has zero intention of resigning his post.
Opinion: Time Has Come for Sias to Pay the Piper
Sias has not denied allegations from his former lover that he purchased a blow-up mattress, complete with paisley patterned sheets, so that the two could carry on their trysts at the Jamestown Community Center where children are almost always present.
The fact that Sias had the road leading to the community center renamed “Sias Lane,” and just days after the indictments, returned to the scene of his alleged crimes to rally his dwindling supporters speaks volumes about his character.
Sias has made it clear that he will not accept responsibility for his shameful conduct and will continue to put himself above the needs of the district he was elected to serve.
Citizens of Augusta-Richmond County need to demand that Gov. Brian Kemp to remove Sias from office.
