Follow the Ferguson City Council meeting
Ferguson City Council members are scheduled to vote tonight on a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice. Follow reporters Stephen Deere and Kristen Taketa, and photographer David Carson as they cover the meeting.
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A lot of stuff besides consent decree on tonight's Ferguson Council agenda: fergusoncity.com/AgendaCenter/V…by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/9/2016 11:29:25 PM -
About 80 people waiting to get into Ferguson decree meeting, starts in half an hour. My phone says it's 25 degrees. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0CaywUEAAHvAL.jpg
by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 12:31:14 AM -
Karl Tricamo brought his own bbq. "Ferguson's hungry for justice, but for now, they'll just get hot dogs." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0DLr8UsAAZ6wU.jpg
by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 12:34:41 AM -
People have been waiting here at the Ferguson Community Event Center since at least 5:45 p.m.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 12:35:35 AM
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People have been lining up to sign up to speak during public comments. The hall is more than 3/4 full. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0IFlfUAAQ-TpZ.jpg
by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 12:56:38 AM -
Ferguson volunteers who have manned the doors for past 18 months have had a thankless job. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0IdpfVIAEzkLM.jpg
by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/10/2016 12:57:41 AM -
Here's background on tonight's meeting. twitter.com/stephencdeere/…by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:00:28 AM
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First, other council business, a public hearing on a special use permit for a car wash at 1000 S. Florissant.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:04:21 AM
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Now the regular public comment section will start.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:06:45 AM
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Resident Mildred Clines: "The best thing for Ferguson is to sign that consent decree... so we can move our city forward."by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:08:23 AM
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Public commenter: "When white Americans don't want to use the word occupy, we say policing." Getting bouts of applause from the audienceby Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:12:11 AM
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Another commenter: "I would rather lose our city by fighting for it in court than losing it by giving in to the DOJ’s crushing demands."by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:13:56 AM
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#Ferguson city council meeting public comment portion, vote expected later tonight on consent decree http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0MY8LUUAARD6a.jpg
by David Carson via twitter 2/10/2016 1:14:47 AM -
"I would rather lose our city by fighting for it in court than lose it by giving in to the DOJ's crushing demands," Ferguson Resident.by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/10/2016 1:15:54 AM
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Resident just said if Ferguson signs consent decree it will end up like Pine Lawn, Wellston and other African American towns in STL Co.by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/10/2016 1:18:31 AM
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SLU law student says despite financial concerns, "I think it will succeed because this city is filled with resilient residents."by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:22:14 AM
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Resident Bill Ernst wants decree to be put on the ballot, in light of the decree's projected high cost. "Why are we in such a rush?"by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:23:50 AM
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Another resident: "You’ve been fleecing by policing, you should have money just running over you. Just go ahead and sign the decree."by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:26:37 AM
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Two children came to speak for the decree: "When we say the pledge, we mean justice for all." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0PdBMUUAAEzlX.jpg
by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:28:47 AM -
Resident asks why city worries about paying to comply w/ Constitution, but pays lots to prosecutors to take residents to muni courtby Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:31:09 AM
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John Powell, Ferg res., says council should appoint Laverne Mitchom to council, if it does, it will show the world "Black Lives Matter!"by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/10/2016 1:32:23 AM
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Ladue resident Susan Clark: Ferguson residents "are the most courageous, the most determined, the most forgiving" people she's met.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:34:19 AM
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Resident named Trisha says city meetings are always about money. "We need to move forward at this point. Please sign the decree."by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:36:09 AM
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Laverne Mitchom supporters hold up 3 fingers signifying 3 votes she received on Jan. 26. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0RST5UcAA8Tzx.jpg
by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/10/2016 1:36:12 AM -
Commenters are harking back to American creeds like the Constitution, saying "justice for all" isn't really happening today.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:38:27 AM
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John Chasnoff wants decree signed: "A house divided against itself cannot stand. You have a rift here in Ferguson that has to heal."by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:41:08 AM
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People are yelling at the council to let two commenters who missed their turn speak.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:41:41 AM
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Mike Brown Sr. now standing at back of the room for #Ferguson city council meeting http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0SnJkUcAAXWBC.jpg
by David Carson via twitter 2/10/2016 1:42:34 AM -
Another resident calls for a no vote on the decree: "It’s a document designed to push our city to extinction.”by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:43:38 AM
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Jerry Jasper: "I'm an older white person. I have not had problems with police. But I'm an older white person."by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/10/2016 1:45:27 AM
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Another resident for the decree: "If we don't stop hiding behind our crap... nothing's gonna happen." Sits down to lots of applauseby Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:48:00 AM
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Resident re: muni court abuse, "Whether we sign or fight, the abuse will continue." Just wants city to stop fining the poor.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:50:22 AM
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Resident Charlie Johnson said she thinks council should be recalled.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 1:52:58 AM
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Ferguson city council meeting, consent decree being discussed by public, Mike Brown Sr in back of the room listening http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ca0Vn9MW8AAII63.jpg
by David Carson via twitter 2/10/2016 1:55:53 AM -
James Knowles II, mayor's father: "Signing a piece of paper is not going to change people's hearts."by Stephen Deere via twitter 2/10/2016 1:58:22 AM
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Florissant resident in favor of decree: "If your history is so important, I urge you to be on the right side of it."by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 2:01:19 AM
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One resident is thanking the city for the efforts it's made in the past 1.5 years.by Kristen Taketa via twitter 2/10/2016 2:03:41 AM