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Northampton County Council condemns political violence after hours of public calls to censure Councilwoman Kelly Keegan
Summary
At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Northampton County Council adopted a resolution condemning political violence after an extended public comment period that featured dozens of residents calling for Councilwoman Kelly Keegan to resign or be censured for social media posts celebrating an assassination.
Northampton County Council adopted a resolution condemning political violence and urging elected officials and residents to reject violent rhetoric after a night of extended public comment focused on Councilwoman Kelly Keegan and her social-media posts.
The resolution, introduced by Councilman David Giovanni, passed unanimously by roll call, 9-0. It denounced intimidation and threats against public officials and private citizens and urged elected leaders to “tone down inflammatory rhetoric” while reaffirming support for peaceful political discourse.
The vote followed roughly an hour-and-a-half of public comment in which multiple speakers called for Keegan—s resignation or censure. Christina Martinez, who identified herself as an Easton Area School District parent, told the council: “I never thought that I would have to stand here and ask our elected leaders to address…
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