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Council to seek repeal of Farmers Branch code provision limiting endorsements after election disputes
Summary
After heated debate over recent election mailers and enforcement limits, councilmembers directed staff to prepare an action item to repeal ordinance 38‑11 (city council code of ethics, section 2‑280) that addresses endorsement of political candidates.
Farmers Branch city councilmembers discussed Ordinance 38‑11, the council code of ethics provision on endorsement of political candidates, during a lengthy June 17 study session and directed staff to prepare a repeal for the next council meeting.
Councilman Neal introduced the item, saying he brought it forward because “there may have been some clear violations of this ordinance” in the most recent election and to seek council feedback on whether to keep or amend the rule. The discussion grew contentious as councilmembers debated enforceability and the ordinance’s interaction…
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