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Citizens voices stifled

Sun., Jan. 17, 2016

On Jan. 4, the Spokane City Council voted 5-2 to limit discussion at council meetings, Only once a month will an individual be allowed to speak at council meetings. Only once a month.

Thus, freedom of speech is limited. Information about crime and the condition of city streets will be narrowed. The voice of we the people has become stifled.

Michael McGuire

Spokane

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