‘You have a problem with that?’: Lula council, mayor wrangle over public comment policy. Here’s the latest - Gainesville Times

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‘You have a problem with that?’: Lula council, mayor wrangle over public comment policy. Here’s the latest

A resident of Lula speaks to council members during a city meeting Jan. 17, 2023. - photo by Brian Wellmeier

0124 2023 Recall 01 — A resident of Lula speaks to council members during a city meeting Jan. 17, 2023. - photo by Brian Wellmeier

Brian Wellmeier

The Times

Updated: Jun 22, 2023, 8:26 PM

Published: Jun 22, 2023, 8:22 PM

Lula City Council has voted to quash Mayor Joe Thomas’ public comment policy that had sought to silence criticism of his administration.

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