The State Election Commission has made a new appointment for the Davidson County Election Commission.
Wednesday, the commission announced Jessie Neil was selected to fill a vacancy on the commission which recently opened after the resignation of former chairman Ronald Buchanan.
Buchanan resigned after a recent interview with a Nashville news outlet.
In an interview with a Nashville reporter, Buchanan said he was asked questions regarding certain expenses made by the Election Commission.
However, Buchanan said he believes it was a “ploy to discredit the Election Commission.”
Following the interview, he admitted to calling the reporter a “b----.”
“I meant it when I said it, it best described my feelings towards her at that time,” Buchanan said. “Since then, I have not changed my opinion.
Commissioner AJ Starling was then appointed to replace Buchanan temporarily as Davidson County Election Chairman after Buchanan's resignation during a special called meeting Monday night.
Two credit cards held by election commissioners were canceled following the questions of misuse.
An audit will be done by the Metro Finance Department into spending following the receipts in question.
