1.31.2023 Special Meeting of the City Council

The Fall River City Council convened a special meeting on January 31, 2023. Following a roll call, moment of silent prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, the council heard citizen input from Mr. Charles Chase. Mr. Chase spoke about the concept of "hyphenation," arguing against its use as a divisive tool and advocating for unity as Americans, sharing a personal anecdote about his grandfather's racism. The council voted to waive its rules to allow Mr. Chase to continue his remarks. The primary agenda item was an open meeting law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins on January 24, 2023. The complaint alleged that the City Council had previously violated the open meeting law by referring a complaint regarding their January 3rd meeting to Corporation Council without first reviewing it themselves. After the complaint was read, the council voted to refer this new complaint to Corporation Council. The meeting then adjourned.

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