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Public commenters raise mayor conduct concern and pitch economic development plan

5870238 · September 9, 2025
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Summary

During public comment, a resident alleged prior mistreatment by the mayor and use of police to remove him; another speaker representing Main Street urged the council to prioritize business development and make density a ballot priority by building economic momentum downtown.

During the public-comment period at the Vero Beach City Council meeting, two speakers addressed council on separate matters.

Brian Hetty told the council he believed the mayor had previously violated his rights and used police to remove him from a prior meeting. Hetty said he viewed the conduct as a civil-rights concern and…

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