Citizen perceives commissioners stifling discussion

Dear Editor;

The time has come to seriously scrutinize and hold accountable our lo- cal elected officials. I was present at the Burnet County Commissioners Court on September 24, and witnessed a blatant attempt at First Amendment suppression, violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, and behavior consistent with retaliatory practice and suppression of information.

During the meeting at Agenda Item 8, Judge Oakley knowingly and forcefully pushed to dismiss the information that was being brought forward by District Attorney McAfee related to allegations Judge Oakley had asserted regarding the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office.