FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington Jr. said Wednesday he will not be compelled to support Republican nominees to the county’s Board of Registration and Elections, a matter set to appear on the Commission’s agenda later in the day.

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In a lengthy statement, Arrington argued that the law requires four affirmative votes from commissioners before any action can be taken. He cited U.S. Supreme Court precedent, Georgia law and Fulton County code in his explanation, saying that nominations and appointments are separate processes.

"The law requires four affirmative votes for the board of commissioners to take official action," Arrington said. "Unless there are four affirmative votes, the county is legally unable to act."

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