Commissioners vote to begin removal proceedings against Commissioner Adam Bomar

Commissioner Randy Julian introduced allegations against Commissioner Adam Bomar and moved that the board begin formal proceedings to consider removal. Julian alleged Bomar improperly claimed county radio equipment as personal property and accused him of misrepresenting facts publicly and using his office inappropriately. Julian said he had consulted an attorney about the process and cited expected legal costs: "The attorney thinks that can be done... they want $3,500 to start, $400 an hour," he said.

Several commissioners expressed discomfort preparing a removal resolution using the county's counsel because counsel represents the board as a whole; commissioners agreed the board should engage outside counsel if it chooses to pursue the matter. The board voted to adopt a resolution to start the proceedings and to pursue outside counsel; one member registered opposition to the motion on the floor. The board also voted to refer a separate request to county council about using the venture trucking fund (lease revenue) to pay attorney fees.

The resolution begins an administrative and legal process under Indiana procedures described by county counsel; next steps include drafting formal resolution language, engaging outside counsel, and possible council review and judicial involvement if removal is pursued.