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Crossing guard’s charged remarks prompt council admonishment and mayoral condemnation of discriminatory language
Summary
A city crossing guard’s public comments alleging he was targeted by drivers escalated into reportedly discriminatory language. Council members stopped the remarks, advised administrative follow‑up, and Mayor Laura called for police and administrative response and denounced hate speech.
During the public comment period a city crossing guard described repeated incidents in which drivers allegedly attempted to hit him. The speaker’s remarks, translated in part by a councilmember, included references to a group of drivers and language that the council considered disparaging toward a protected group.
Council President Schier and other members interrupted and directed the…
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