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Public commenter cites Texas law and seeks settlement over alleged defamation and improper payments
Summary
A public commenter during the Feb. 4 Pasadena council meeting invoked Texas Government Code §551.007 regarding public testimony and asked the city to authorize negotiation to resolve alleged liabilities totaling $11,349 tied to purported improper payments and defamatory remarks.
During public comment at the Feb. 4 City of Pasadena council meeting, a speaker identified in the record as counsel read Texas Government Code §551.007 and argued that prior public remarks and actions had violated the statute and exposed the city and individuals to liability. The speaker said the city’s legal department and mayoral administration had been given notice and asked the city to authorize an agent to negotiate settlement for an amount of $11,349, which the speaker described as the exact…
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