Camping World CEO chats with Greenville radio host on flag controversy
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The CEO of Camping World sat down with a local radio station in Eastern North Carolina to discuss the controversy between the City of Greenville and Camping World's flag.
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World, chatted on Tuesday with Henry Hinton's Talk of the Town program, which aired on 103.7 WTIB and 96.3 WRHT. Lemonis discussed the controversy, saying that even if the city chooses to sue him and he loses the lawsuit, he will not take down the flag even if that means jail time. He also allegedly insinuated that the council is not familiar with state law and that the ordinance violates it.
Lemonis stated that, 'They [the council] should probably do a little research on the statutes in the state of North Carolina.'
The Greenville City Council has already voted on the legal matter, saying yes (4-2) to hiring legal experts and pursuing a law suit against Lemonis and Camping World.
Lemonis added in his interview that he has already closed one of the two Camping World locations in Greenville.
'We think the ordinance is wrong,' said Lemonis. ' I think it's also wrong council members have been working very actively to disparage my business and on Friday I had to consolidate modification of 2 dealerships in town. The main one that you're referring to and another one of Greenville-and we had to close that – our business which has been unfortunately impacted uniquely in Greenville, N.C.'.
Henry Hinton, the radio interviewer, mentioned to Lemonis a potential agreement that could be had between him and the council. The agreement would be that Lemonis and Camping World donate $50,000 to the Maynard Children's Hospital in exchange for Lemonis' fines being waved and ordinances changed to allow the flag.
'The merits of the Children's Hospital stand on their own and anytime an organization like that that's trying to do good things and actually doing good things they're deserving of a contribution so I'd be happy to make a donation but I don't do that – take my word on that -but I would I would prefer not to have it ……be a quid pro quo.' said Lemonis.
To hear the whole interview, click here.
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