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Public speakers defend Protect FMB as town attorney warns council on legal risk of curtailing committee members' rights
Summary
At the April 21 meeting residents defended Protect FMB's appeal of a Seagate decision while the town attorney advised caution about removing advisory members or restricting their speech, citing potential constitutional risks.
Residents spoke during public comment on April 21 about ongoing controversy surrounding Protect FMB and the Seagate appeal. Tom Brady, who identified himself as a resident and president of Protect FMB, urged the council to stop characterizing his group negatively and said their appeal of a local decision is a legitimate review of administrative action. "We're not anti growth. We're pro process," Brady said.
Several council members later returned to the topic when attorneys submitted differing written opinions about whether council could remove advisory…
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