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Public commenter alleges retaliation; commission debates decorum and appoints Tracy Blue to affordable housing advisory committee
Summary
During public comment Lillian Evans alleged she faced retaliation after questioning grant spending tied to 'Jackie.' The mayor and commissioners debated decorum enforcement; the commission also appointed Tracy Blue to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee by a 4–1 vote and discussed a forthcoming ordinance to require candidate criminal-history disclosures.
A Jan. 6 public-comment exchange at the Kissimmee City Commission raised accusations of retaliation and prompted a renewed discussion among commissioners about decorum and how the commission handles citizen complaints.
Lillian Evans, who identified herself and provided a Sunny Street address, told the commission she was "being targeted and retaliated against after questioning regarding the use of the 2 of $50,000 in the grant funds connected to Jackie." Evans said she had documentation supporting her claim and alleged a pattern of behavior involving individuals used "to attack, discredit, and intimidate residents who speak up." She described her purpose as seeking "transparency,…
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