In response to public reaction over the city’s payment of a $17,000 invoice to Flock Safety Systems, council member Debbie Breen requested the item be placed back on the agenda for discussion and possible action at the May 26 City Council meeting.
Public reaction has extended beyond Bandera, with discussion appearing on platforms including The Washington Post, Reddit and the Houston Chronicle following council member Jeff Flowers’ recent open letter to residents.
In the letter, Flowers proposed a return to policies he described as reflecting an earlier era, including a citywide ban on cell phones and front-facing cameras. The proposal prompted discussion among residents on social media and other public forums.
“I don’t know how to say this politely, but Flowers is out of line,” wrote James Hernandez, executive director of the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce and a Bandera County resident, in a public social media comment. “It takes a high level of maturity to have your ideas and proposals struck down and still be able to respectfully accept the defeat and move on. That is how we expect our elected officials to handle themselves.”
The council is expected to revisit the paid invoice during its May 26 meeting and discuss several additional agenda items, including filling the positions of city treasurer and code enforcement officer, searching for new legal representation for the city and possibly scheduling another town hall regarding the TA sidewalk grant.
The meeting is scheduled to take place 6:30 p.m. at Bandera City Hall, 511 Main St., Bandera, Texas.
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