#public-meeting

#public-meeting

It was unfortunate that yesterday's meeting escalated the way it did when people were there simply to make their voices heard. Public input is an essential part of an accessible, accountable local government and as elected officials we should encourage all residents to exercise their right to participate.

At a chaotic meeting, deputies forcibly removed Camila Ramos after she questioned a directive against speaking, leading to multiple confrontations and unrest outside the chambers.

"HG was in the Council Chamber staffing for the (District 5) office as they were also presenting a ceremonial item today. In short, she was paid to be there and used that time to verbally attack a political rival and elected employee of our City," Doan wrote.

The former Homebase on Finchley Road will be demolished to make way for 1,800 new homes, with the first phase introducing around 600 homes.