Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare was accused of racism and misogyny for telling Commissioner Alisa Simmons to 'sit there and be quiet and listen.'
Tim O’Hare called the ordeal a “sideshow,” and Commissioner Alisa Simmons said she is humbled by the community’s support.
Tarrant County’s top official sparked a firestorm this week when he scolded a female commissioner during a heated debate over a proposed contract. Judge Tim O'Hare, pictured here at a 2023 groundbreaking for Texas A&M in Fort Worth, told Commissioner Alisa Simmons to "sit there and be quiet and listen."Tarrant County’s top official sparked a firestorm this week when he scolded a female commissioner during a heated debate over a proposed contract.
Michael Bell, a Fort Worth pastor and member of Unity in the Community, accused O’Hare of “incessant bullying” as judge.”“This is not about political party or political affiliation,” said Michael Bell with Unity in the Community, the newspaper reported. “This is about a judge who chooses to disrespect, repeatedly, a colleague who happens to be African American and a woman.”: “I‘m humbled by the community support I’ve received since this outburst. We will all stand together to be heard.
Check out how my MAGA colleague came for me today at Commissioners Court meeting. I’m not your kid, your Stepford Wife or your slave“The focus should be on important issues facing the people of Tarrant County,” O’Hare said.I will continue to do the hard work required on behalf of the taxpayers of Tarrant County and will not participate in juvenile political antics that have nothing to do with county business.in a contentious Republican primary.
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