Residents criticize Blue Ridge council over free-speech handling, legal costs and spending
During public comment, residents accused the council of chilling free speech, questioned more than $70,000 in legal spending tied to lawsuits involving council members, noted a $25,000 van purchase they say sits unused, and asked for transparency about zoning decisions.
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Public comment dominated the Blue Ridge City Council meeting as several residents accused council members of curtailing free speech, criticized legal spending and questioned recent decisions on spending and zoning.
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