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Councilor Dunlap apologizes for tone in previous fire-station exchange
Summary
Councilor Brian Dunlap apologized to colleagues and city staff for a tense post‑meeting interaction after the Nov. 3, 2025 council meeting about the fire station and pledged to address disagreements through proper channels.
At the May 18 work session, Councilor Brian Dunlap read a prepared apology addressing a heated exchange that followed the Nov. 3, 2025 City Council meeting about the fire station project. Dunlap said the discussion had become "tense and unproductive" and expressed regret for his language and the effect it may have had on attendees and staff.
"I regret that what should have remained a professional discussion became tense and unproductive," Dunlap said, and he committed to handling future disagreements through appropriate, professional channels.
Fellow councilors responded with appreciation for the statement and emphasized the importance of civility when working with city staff and in public meetings. The apology was a personal statement; no formal disciplinary action or vote was recorded.
