Sexton defines public health experts as ‘bureaucrats’
House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R- Crossville, seen here in Nashville on Aug. 10, wants to end the autonomy of urban health departments. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton talked about his plan to strip away the autonomy of the Shelby County Health Department during a visit Monday to the county. He says public health officials should advise mayors, who would make the ultimate decision on pandemic and other health-related measures.
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