Clay Names Interim Mayor

Clay has a new interim mayor after controversy this week caused Mayor Beverly Whaling to resign. A social media post by Clay Development Corporation director Pamela Ramsey Taylor gained national attention for racist comments against First Lady Michelle Obama, and the Mayor’s postive response supporting the post also drew fire. Taylor has been placed on leave, and Whaling has resigned. Both women have apologized through Facebook posts. Jason Hubbard has been named Clay’s interim mayor, and Josh Shamblin has been appointed to fill Hubbard’s seat on the city council.