there was a tiff at a city council meeting

i wasn't there and cannot speak to the facts. those who do pretend to so speak, describe something between an unholy inquisition on the one hand, and on the other, simply public servants unwilling to answer unscripted questions on the record.

even legitimate questions surrounding the public interests in the administration of city government.

it is not just the city councilors who's questions will be ignored.

the city council is reportedly considering moving their public forum to the end of their meetings. it would still be on the record, but it would be as inconvenient as it could possibly be made, for any citizen to petition their government by means of the public forum.

the county commission's public forum, like aps', has been moved off the public record entirely.

there is not nearly enough respect being paid to the public's only opportunity to hold their public servants accountable for their conduct and competence, face to face.

i'm sure that their lawyers have told them that they can get away with this "legally".

i have contacted the nmaclu to see if it is legal.
it doesn't seem like it should be legal.

or a matter of privilege, either.