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ICYMI: This was as tense a council meeting as I've seen among members in the 2 years I've covered Suffolk City Council, particularly in discussing new councilman LeOtis Williiams and the city opting not to renew its contract with his lawncare business. https://suffolknewsherald.com/2021/02/03/tempers-flare-over-end-of-councilmans-business-contract-with-city/
And besides this, there were other substantive things that happened, such as appointing Shelley Barlow as the new Chuckatuck Borough councilwoman. https://suffolknewsherald.com/2021/02/03/council-fills-chuckatuck-borough-seat/
Or the naming of a new city assessor for Suffolk, a person who held the same position in Portsmouth. https://suffolknewsherald.com/2021/02/03/council-appoints-city-assessor/
Also much discussion about vaccination process in Suffolk, w/Western Tidewater Health District interim director Dr. Lauren James, Deputy Fire Chief Brian Spicer present, & an announcement during mtg about a large-scale vaccination event next wk. https://suffolknewsherald.com/2021/02/03/mass-vaccination-event-planned-next-week/
Council discussed the lack of vaccine info, and that's a question I was able to put to state vaccine coordinator Dr. Danny Avula - all of which will be in an upcoming story.
