FRANKLIN, Ind. -- A former long-time city councilman in Franklin is now stepping down from his job as a reserve deputy too after a fallout concerning a controversial social media post.
Johnson County Sheriff Doug Cox said Friday that Joseph Ault had resigned from his position as a reserve deputy. Ault served as a reserve with the county for more than 20 years.
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The controversial post shared by on Facebook by Ault made reference to an offensive comment reportedly made by President Trump in a meeting about immigration.
Ault also resigned from his position on the Franklin City-County Council last week.
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