By: lupusman on 5/5/09
I think Mr. Cope has does a very good job or else he would not have remained the county attorney for more than 25 years, However it's probably a good idea to employ a full-time county attorney. However you are not going to find a good one for $ 108,000 a year. I am sure the country can come up with an additional $ 50K to ensure the county has good legal repesentation with no link to the private sector that cound result in any conflict of interest.

By: whizkid on 5/5/09
Mr. Cope is an excellent attorney. The County will not get someone of his ability and expertise for anywhere close to $108,000 per year. I certainly understand the County considering its options. The Sheltons are all about money and I doubt that they will prevail.

By: buddyb1 on 5/6/09
Mr. Cope is an excellent attorney as well as being a good person. There is no way the County could find someone of his calibur and character for what he is being paid. Case dismissed.

By: diddlede on 5/6/09
I would really hate to see Mr. Cope go. He does a very good job for Rutherford County. I really hope and pray the county knows what they are doing on this one.