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Public backlash over decorum resolution after speaker removed during anthem; counsel defends rules as standard
Summary
A reorganization-era decorum resolution restricting singing, dancing and 'offensive' remarks drew sustained public criticism at Planefield's council meeting after a speaker was asked to leave during the public-comment period; the corporation counsel defended the rule as a historically used, content-neutral decorum policy.
Planefield — A new reorganization resolution that sets rules of decorum at council meetings became the center of debate during public comment after at least one speaker was admonished and removed following an interruption of the national anthem.
During general comment, activist Leroy Truth criticized the council’s resolution, saying it "unconstitutionally banned singing, rapping, dancing, silence, and the criticism of you." The presiding officer…
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