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When Falgout asked for comments, both Ward 3 Councilman Jeffery Reed and Ward 4 Councilman Bobby Compretta said they agreed with the OSA's recommendations and believe the city should follow them. However, Councilman-At-Large Mike Favre went further, criticizing both Fillingame and city attorney Donald Rafferty. Favre said the supplemental agreement that Fillingame signed was not authorized by the council.
When Falgout asked for comments, both Ward 3 Councilman Jeffery Reed and Ward 4 Councilman Bobby Compretta said they agreed with the OSA's recommendations and believe the city should follow them. However, Councilman-At-Large Mike Favre went further, criticizing both Fillingame and city attorney Donald Rafferty. Favre said the supplemental agreement that Fillingame signed was not authorized by the council.
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With Councilman Jeffery Reed absent from Tuesday's meeting, the council made no attempt to override any of the vetoes but plans to tackle them at the next meeting on Oct. 20, Falgout said.
With Councilman Jeffery Reed absent from Tuesday's meeting, the council made no attempt to override any of the vetoes but plans to tackle them at the next meeting on Oct. 20, Falgout said.
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Councilman Jeffrey Reed said this is the first time he's seen a veto in his more than 10 years on the council. "It just slows down city business," Reed said. "Now we have to come back and vote to override the veto."
Councilman Jeffrey Reed said this is the first time he's seen a veto in his more than 10 years on the council. "It just slows down city business," Reed said. "Now we have to come back and vote to override the veto."