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Public commenter urges 'regime change' and raises concerns about superintendent and defense-industry ties
Summary
At the first public forum Ryan Lannon called for a leadership change, alleged unequal treatment in public-comment time, and questioned ties between school funding and defense contractors; the committee did not take action on the allegations during the meeting.
At the meeting’s first public forum, Ryan Lannon introduced himself and urged the committee to consider replacing the superintendent, whose contract he said extends through 2032. Lannon accused the district of ties to weapons manufacturers and suggested those ties raised moral questions in light of recent international violence; he also complained that other speakers had been allowed more time during public comment and that he had been interrupted previously.
Lannon said he had been terminated in the past and that police were dispatched to his home, and he offered his contact information for anyone who wanted to follow up. He framed his remarks as a long-term effort: "My goal is a regime change," he said, and asked the community to contact him with further questions.
The committee did not act on the allegations during the meeting. Chair and other members acknowledged the public comment and continued with the agenda.
Context and caution: Lannon framed his remarks as personal opinion and allegation; the committee did not present corroboration during the meeting. Reporters and readers should treat the comments as attributed public comment and not as confirmed findings.
