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Residents and business owners criticize Port Orchard council conduct, permitting delays
Summary
Several residents urged the Port Orchard City Council to improve professionalism and transparency, citing interruptions of councilmembers, social-media disputes, and permitting delays that have harmed small businesses.
Several residents used the council's public-comment periods on Nov. 18 to press Port Orchard officials on conduct and on permitting processes that they say are harming local businesses. Christie McGee told the council she was "shocked" by what she saw on Oct. 28 and said interruptions of Councilmember Fenton reflected a "culture" that dismisses women and public criticism. "You cannot lead a community when the foundation of our leadership is fractured," McGee said.
Robert Parker…
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