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Escondido’s Mayor Abed Says No to Applause
At the beginning of the oral communication portion of the Escondido City Council’s meeting on December 14, mayor Sam Abed issued the warning: “I want to make it very clear, that applause, standing, cheering, and whistling is not allowed at this council chamber. If this will continue, I will postpone the oral communication until after the meeting. If somebody violates these rules, they will be respectfully asked to leave the council chamber.”
Tooney Pearce, a 12-year Escondido resident, said that during the past couple of meetings she’s attended, it’s been the mayor’s ruling not to allow clapping, so that no favoritism is shown.
“By not allowing me the right to applaud, you are denying me my First Amendment rights,” said Pearce as she addressed the council.
According to Pearce, the town of Peaksville, New York, was the first city in the United States to not allow clapping by resolution — she also notes that what was specifically banned was clapping while people were speaking; however, that resolution remains controversial because it infringes on the civil rights of others to be heard, said Pearce.
“I do not believe you have a resolution against clapping. If I feel that I need to show favoritism or appreciation for someone that has been speaking, I will clap. As a citizen and a patriot and because I am allowed to by the Constitution,” said Pearce.
Her comments were received by loud applause from those at the city council meeting. Mayor Abed did not respond to Pearce's comments and elected not to kick anyone out of the city council meeting for cheering.
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Escondido’s Mayor Abed Says No to Applause
Escondido’s Mayor Abed Says No to Applause
At the beginning of the oral communication portion of the Escondido City Council’s meeting on December 14, mayor Sam Abed issued the warning: “I want to make it very clear, that applause, standing, cheering, and whistling is not allowed at this council chamber. If this will continue, I will postpone the oral communication until after the meeting. If somebody violates these rules, they will be respectfully asked to leave the council chamber.”
Tooney Pearce, a 12-year Escondido resident, said that during the past couple of meetings she’s attended, it’s been the mayor’s ruling not to allow clapping, so that no favoritism is shown.
“By not allowing me the right to applaud, you are denying me my First Amendment rights,” said Pearce as she addressed the council.
According to Pearce, the town of Peaksville, New York, was the first city in the United States to not allow clapping by resolution — she also notes that what was specifically banned was clapping while people were speaking; however, that resolution remains controversial because it infringes on the civil rights of others to be heard, said Pearce.
“I do not believe you have a resolution against clapping. If I feel that I need to show favoritism or appreciation for someone that has been speaking, I will clap. As a citizen and a patriot and because I am allowed to by the Constitution,” said Pearce.
Her comments were received by loud applause from those at the city council meeting. Mayor Abed did not respond to Pearce's comments and elected not to kick anyone out of the city council meeting for cheering.
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