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Resident defends 'No Kings' rally at Veterans Park; veterans groups urged different venue
Summary
During public comment, a resident said the planned 'No Kings' rally is a pro‑government demonstration and defended the group's right to gather at Veterans Park; other council members and veterans groups urged organizers to choose a different location out of respect for veterans memorials.
A resident introduced as Jim Webb used public comment time at the March 23 Port Jervis Common Council meeting to defend plans for a 'No Kings' rally at Veterans Park and to press for the group’s right to assemble there.
"We refuse to be told that we are somehow like second‑class citizens, and we're not allowed to publicly express our great concern in this…
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