She chose to be a candidate in this yearâs City Council election.
Mrs. Horton says she was fired from her job at WWTI/ABC50 because sheâs running for public office.
Mrs. Horton, 37, whoâs running to fill a two-year seat to fill a vacancy on council, was told she was terminated on the same day she filed petitions with the Jefferson County Board of Elections to run for council.
âThis is why people donât run for office,â she said Wednesday, stressing that she thinks her employer should have supported her decision to get involved in the community.
Ten candidates running for Watertown City Council, forcing two primaries
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Two separate Watertown City Council primaries could be held June 22
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