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Heated public comments target council over taxes and a councilmember’s finances
Summary
An extended public‑comment period at Delaware County Council’s Jan. 21 meeting featured accusations that county leaders mishandled taxes and a prolonged defense of Council Chair Richard Womack; some speakers demanded resignations while others defended Womack and urged compassion.
A crowded public‑comment period at the Delaware County Council meeting on Jan. 21 centered on property‑tax increases, county spending and pointed accusations directed at Chair Richard Womack.
Charles (Charlie) Alexander opened the public‑comment period with a string of allegations against the council and named elected officials, accusing them of costing taxpayers "hundreds of millions," losing a court case tied to a property (referred to from the podium as the Don Juanella/Delco Woods matter), and practicing nepotism. "Resign you ignorant lying commie tyrant," Alexander said from the podium, prompting the moderator to call for order.
Several residents and community leaders pushed back…
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