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Council presses administration over mayors rally remarks and possible federal funding cuts
Summary
Councilors questioned the citys chief administrative and legal officers about Mayor Kellers weekend rally remarks urging people to "agitate," and about potential federal funding threats tied to immigration- and DEI-related policies; administration leaders said they were monitoring grants but had not initiated litigation or policy changes.
Councilors pressed the city administration on April 7 about remarks Mayor Tim Keller reportedly made at a public rally urging people to "agitate," and about potential federal funding consequences related to the citys immigrant-friendly policies.
Councilor Lewis led a prolonged exchange during the administration question-and-answer period, asking whether the mayor had communicated policy or legal direction to staff as a result of the rally and whether the city intended to litigate to defend grants. Lewis repeatedly called the mayors rhetoric "provocative" and sought clarity on whether it signaled policy changes for city operations.
Administration response: Chief Administrative Officer Dr.…
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