For the record, as reported in the Tribune.
Messer to retire from New Albany Police Department in May; Councilman filed for retirement in 2008 before allegations of racist remarks, by Daniel Suddeath
NEW ALBANY — New Albany City Councilman and policeman Jack Messer will retire from the force May 31.
But Messer said Tuesday the decision to end his career after more than 27 years as an officer was made in 2008 — well before accusations that he made racist comments during a January roll call meeting came to light.