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Man removed from Cape Coral City Council meeting sues city over alleged free speech violation | #citycouncil

A Cape Coral resident removed from a city council meeting is suing the City of Cape Coral, the city’s mayor and its council members.The lawsuit filed on March 20, claims Scott Kempe’s First Amendment right to free speech is being violated. Kempe joined a Committee of the Whole meeting on October 11 to discuss changes […]

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Second Cape Coral city council member declines stipend | #citycouncil

A second Cape Coral city council member said he’s refusing to accept the controversial stipend as pressure mounts.Dan Sheppard is joining Richard Carr as the only two council members donating their new stipends for work on the community boards they disbanded after intense backlash.The $3,300 monthly stipend for council members brings their salary from about […]

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