Free speech / public comment

Argued he was improperly cut off during a prior meeting, cited First Amendment case law, and said he filed a federal civil rights demand letter against the city.

Bangor resident accused the council of censoring speech and trampling the First Amendment via its Zoom comment rules; was ruled out of order and removed.

Questioned why the prior speaker was cut off, then argued the council caved to a 'censorship mob' by restricting Zoom comments; his time expired mid-speech.

Cited Supreme Court precedent including Rosenberger and Brandenburg to argue that restricting virtual public comments is unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.

Bangor resident said citizens have a right to be heard, called the comment barriers 'disgusting,' and criticized the council for cutting off speakers; was interrupted as her time expired.