By Janna Dutton.
Once again, Mayor Friedel has demonstrated clear partisanship in town governance. He has repeatedly supported politically motivated resolutions—such as declaring English the official language and banning nonexistent DEI initiatives—that serve no legitimate local purpose while fostering needless division in our community.
Most recently, he overrode Community Center staff and policy by granting the Republican Party an exception to the ban on partisan political displays at the holiday tree exhibit. This allowed them to feature a picture of Donald Trump atop their tree—an inappropriate political statement during a community celebration meant to unite, not divide, our residents.
Town leadership should bring people together, not use public spaces to advance partisan agendas.
