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Haslet resident alleges 'vindictiveness' in HCEDC board removals, says she has filed open‑records requests

6440898 · October 21, 2025
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During public comment, Joette Keane accused council members and HCEDC leadership of inconsistent treatment of board members, alleged targeted removals related to disagreement over a property donation and said she has submitted open-records requests for communications about the removals.

During the Oct. 20 public-comment period, resident Joette Keane of 1410 Poppy Drive criticized recent actions involving the Haslet Community Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC) and the City Council, saying the council27s treatment of two HCEDC members who were removed was hypocritical and that she has filed open-records requests seeking communications about the removals.

Keane named specific individuals and events. She said the council removed board member Frank Gatto after accusations at the Aug. 4 meeting that he used vulgar language;…

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