Mayor slaps Fire Chief Meyer with reprimand

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Wetherington says he still has confidence in Meyer, adding he's 'salvageable'

Mishandling of three personnel matters drew Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief Jeff Meyer a reprimand Friday from his boss, Mayor and Public Safety Director Jim Wetherington.

• Video | Press conference held by Mayor Jim Wetherington
• See Chief Meyer talk about some of his problems
• Page 1 of the reprimand letter

Director position disputed

Race brought into question over hiring practices

A Phenix City councilman said the hiring of a new director for the Phenix City Parks & Recreation Department has racial implications.