The issue came up after Ms. Hurley posted several videos and and photos, on social media, stating that she had bought a new home and was selling her old house. This information was quickly brought to the attention of myself and I assume other commissioners. Inquiries to the county attorney on the situation lead the attorney to advise commission chairman, Henry Cullen, to contact Ms. Hurley about her move. Ms. Hurley first stated that she had not moved and was living in the same house as she was when elected, then later telling the chairman that actually her move was only temporary. Then later, she told county mayor, Buddy Bradshaw, the move was temporary due to the need to have foundation work done on her previous home.

The law does allow for a temporary absence for an elected official from the district, county or state of their residence or domicile but the legal definition of one's residence is very clear. No one can have more than one residence/domicile.    

The difference between her social media posts and her later statements, after confronted, raise questions that will need to be addressed. If in fact she has left her elected district, commission would declare her seat vacant and appoint a replacement to fill the seat till the next general election.

Hopefully, commission will discuss the matter at the July workshop.