Said Ross: '[We're] putting Arlington on the map and letting everyone know we’re the place to do these types of things -- World Cups, Super Bowls, World Series.'
The men say they're being silenced, but attorneys who fight for government transparency say the unusual move might be necessary.will temporarily prevent two people from attending council meetings because, the city attorney says, the men have repeatedly created distractions and delayed the body's work.
The city banned Bob Willoughby from attending council meetings held at city hall until January 2024. Adrian Smith is barred from attending council meetings held at city hall until Feb. 22, 2024. Each man will still be able to offer public comment via telephone or by letter. During six different meetings in 2023, Willoughby struggled to limit his comments to the item on the agenda. He also frequently addresses the audience instead of councilmembers.
The city attorney also noted that councilmembers have called for"points of order" during Willoughby's testimony five different times this year. These motions allow the chair to determine when rules are broken, effectively serving as a verbal warning to people offering testimony. The mayor ejected Smith from an August meeting. Law enforcement escorted him out of the building, but he returned to the chambers later. The city issued Smith a criminal trespass notice. Smith was also escorted out of another meeting in August, forcing the mayor to temporarily pause business until he stopped yelling.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
One killed, one wounded in overnight Fort Worth shooting; suspect in custodyPolice in Fort Worth, Texas, have a suspect in custody after they said a fight turned deadly when one man pulled a gun.
Read more »
Fort Worth crime: Man arrested in fatal east-side shootingA Halloween weekend shooting in Fort Worth left one person dead and one arrested.
Read more »
1 dead, 1 injured in Fort Worth shooting; suspect in custodyFort Worth police said they have a suspect in custody for a shooting early Sunday morning that left one person dead and sent another person to a hospital.
Read more »
Fort Worth temple ‘symbolizes’ new beginning for North Texas Latter-day SaintsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints North Texas celebrated the groundbreaking of a temple in Fort Worth, Texas.
Read more »
Tinies chef adds new west Fort Worth restaurant in game center to challenge TopgolfTinies chef Christian Lehmann will join Bryson DeChambeau for a patio bar, grill and event venue on Hawks Creek course in Westworth Village.
Read more »
Tinies chef, DeChambeau team for new Fort Worth golf-restaurant to challenge TopgolfTinies chef Christian Lehmann will join Bryson DeChambeau for a patio bar, grill and event venue on Hawks Creek course in Westworth Village.
Read more »