North Texas Mayor Alleges Council Voted on Taxes During Her Bathroom Break

Dispute Over City Tax Rate

• 💡 Keene Mayor Lisa Parrish recounts a contentious city council meeting where a dispute over taxes escalated.
• ⚠️ Parrish called a recess after a council member repeatedly interrupted another, intending to step out briefly to use the restroom.

Council's Vote During Recess

• 🚀 Upon the mayor's departure for a 7-minute break, the council reconvened and voted to set the city's tax rate.
• 🎯 The tax rate approved was higher than the one Mayor Parrish had advocated for, which aimed to tax citizens less.
• 🗣️ Council members who voted stated the meeting was legal, with one suggesting the mayor's break was a "temper tantrum."

Mayor's Disappointment and Concerns

• 😔 Mayor Parrish expressed disappointment, feeling the council members "stooped to this level" and lost sight of their role to serve the people of Keene.
• ⚖️ She believes the incident, regardless of financial impact, eroded the public's respect for the council's actions.