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Residents decry city manager firing, raise allegations of racism and call for resignations
Summary
Dozens of residents used the council’s communication period to criticize recent personnel actions, call for resignations and demand transparency after the May 1 vote concerning the city manager. Speakers tied their remarks to governance, audits and budget priorities.
Dozens of residents addressed the Hopewell City Council during the meeting’s public-comment period to criticize recent personnel decisions and to call for greater transparency from elected officials.
The comments followed earlier council action and public discussion about the city manager’s employment status. Several speakers directly tied the personnel moves to broader governance and equity concerns: “We believe that all men are created equal,” said Reverend William Avon King,…
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