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Residents assail council during public comment, raise harassment, policing and transparency concerns
Summary
Public comment period drew prolonged criticism: residents alleged harassment by a councilmember, described over‑policing in neighborhoods, demanded forensic audits and transparency about missing funds, and warned that a tax increase without clearer accounting would harm families and small businesses.
A long public‑comment period at Tuesday’s La Marque City Council meeting featured sharply worded accusations, calls for forensic audits, and sustained criticism of city financial transparency.
Multiple residents used their allotted time to press the council on several themes: alleged harassment and harassment recordings involving a councilmember, perceived double standards by local police, chronic infrastructure problems (blocked sewers, potholes), and concern that budget decisions had been made without adequate public accounting. One online commenter stated that "Joseph Lowery is a disgrace," alleging repeated harassment and citing a protective order; the mayor ended that…
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