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Resident Charles Hayes criticizes repeated hearings and delays during Cass County commission public comment
Summary
During the April 9 meeting Charles Hayes told the commission he was "furious" about repeated delays and hearings on a matter he is following, saying the process had become burdensome to his ability to participate.
Charles Hayes addressed the Cass County Commission during the public-comment portion of the April 9, 2025 meeting, expressing frustration at repeated hearings and perceived delays in a matter he is following.
"I'm furious. I'm — I'm prepared. I don't have time to prepare this. Other guy's got lawyers and things to prepare," Hayes said, identifying himself by name. He said he had taken time off work to attend and worried that repeated continuances would prevent him from being able to speak in future hearings: "How many times is he gonna be able to do this? I'm gonna run out of days off and won't be able to speak to you guys if it goes on so many times."
The commission thanked Hayes and then closed the public-comment portion of the meeting. Later in the session the commission voted to enter executive session under RSMo 610.021, after which it returned to adjourn. The transcript does not specify the subject Hayes was referencing, nor does it record a response from a commissioner about the substance of his complaint.
