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Resident urges Sedalia council to repeal Ordinance 12255, says it censors criticism
Sedalia City Council · November 10, 2025
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Summary
Debbie Covington told the Sedalia City Council that Ordinance 12255, passed April 21, restricts constitutionally protected speech by banning criticism of city employees and urged repeal; council provided no recorded response in the meeting transcript.
During the Good and Welfare public-comment period on Nov. 3, resident Debbie Covington addressed the Sedalia City Council and strongly criticized Ordinance 12255, which she said was passed April 21 "without a public hearing or dialogue."
Covington said the ordinance…
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