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Frisco council appoints Brian Thompson to Social Services and Housing Board after heated debate over campaign materials
Summary
Council voted 3‑2 to appoint Brian Thompson to Place 6 on the Social Services and Housing Board after members and residents disputed campaign‑packet material distribution and whether it should affect board appointments.
Frisco City Council on Oct. 7 approved the appointment of Brian Thompson to Place 6 on the Social Services and Housing Board in a 3‑2 vote following extended debate and public testimony about campaign materials distributed during a recent election cycle.
The council opened discussion after the resignation of Josephus Howard created the vacancy. Nominations included a candidate identified as 'JAGS' and Brian Thompson. Some council members and residents objected to Thompson's reappointment because of his role as a volunteer or treasurer for a campaign packet that opponents described as containing ‘‘highly salacious material.’’ Councilmember (opponent, speaker 15) said…
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