Concoction –
noun – The elaborate composition of a story, scheme, etc. to
suit a purpose. From Shorter Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
which many consider the world standard.
This is the precise word to describe what Finley
DeGraffenried did in creating an overlay district in an attempt to
circumvent the spot zoning laws for a local dentist. The OED does not
contain any definitions of concoction or concoct that have derogatory
meanings. The mayor was asked for a reference to a colloquial definition
that he feels is derogatory and for a list of other words that are not
allowed in Council meetings. He has not responded.
In the 9/11/12
debate between
the 2012 vice presidential candidates, Joe Biden used the same tactic of
interrupting Paul Ryan before he finished a sentence. This tactic was
universally described as rude, condescending, and disrespectful. This
accurately describes Mayor Reagor's behavior in last night’s Council
meeting and in many prior meetings. In the September Council meeting the
mayor interrupted Sewell to correct a sentence regarding $200 shirts for
staff in the budget without even hearing the context of the statement so
he couldn’t possibly have known whether the statement was incorrect. The
statement was demonstrated as correct.
This goes far beyond censorship into the realm of
manipulation of Council votes and abuse of power. No wonder Mayor Reagor
doesn't want streaming video and recordings of council meetings.
The only way to stop this deviant behavior is
The Llano Citizens' Bill of Rights.
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