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Supporters and critics spar at Kendall County court over Patriot Academy and ‘Constitution City’
Summary
Public commenters at the Sept. 8 Kendall County meeting sharply debated Patriot Academy and the proposed Constitution City incorporation; supporters described personal benefits and safety concerns, while opponents raised procedural and legal objections and election-related grievances.
Members of the public used the Sept. 8 Kendall County Commissioners Court public‑comment period to air strongly contrasting views on Patriot Academy and a proposed community calling itself ‘Constitution City.’
Mike Lucky (Speaker 11) told the court he was "really, really impressed" by neighboring counties' resistance to battery energy storage systems and accused the judge of repeatedly delaying votes related to a 3‑91 matter, saying that delay "makes me wonder who are you working for" and announcing his intent to run for Kendall County judge. The judge and General Counsel reminded the speaker that political campaigning is not appropriate during public comment but allowed continued comments about the agenda item.
Rick Green (Speaker 14), identified himself as representing Patriot Academy and Constitution City and defended the organizations against what he called "lies and defamation," describing online threats his group has received and asserting the court was given multiple legal cases supporting their position. Supporters followed: Krishna Dunham (Speaker 16) and Alicia (Speaker 17) described personal experiences with Patriot Academy, calling it a place of healing and urging the court to reconsider its opposition to Constitution City.
Court members did not take formal action during public comment. The exchanges included accusations of online harassment, claims of legal precedent (cases cited by Rick Green), and requests for the court to allow more public engagement or reconsider earlier decisions. The court reminded speakers of time limits and of the limits on court response during public comment under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
