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FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL MEEETING DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS
A routine meeting of the Freeport City Council Monday night ended abruptly after a heated dispute over parliamentary procedure escalated into shouting, removals from the council chambers and an early adjournment.
The meeting opened with proclamations recognizing Parkview Home's centennial, Freeport firefighters for years of service and local law enforcement officers for their work during a recent hostage situation.
Tensions rose during public comment, where five speakers opposed a proposal to provide retirement benefits to Police Chief Jacquelyn Frausto, citing her short tenure in Freeport and questioning her performance and transparency.
The meeting unraveled during a vote on the consent agenda when an alderman's attempt to raise a procedural concern led to a disagreement between Mayor Jodi Miller, members of the council and City Attorney Aaron Szeto over parliamentary rules.
The confrontation intensified, with Miller calling an alder…