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Bastrop Council Meets in Fredericksburg | Texas News
Bastrop’s city council sparked controversy by holding a growth-focused retreat in Fredericksburg — a town an hour away — drawing criticism from state Rep. Stan Gerdes, who argues it undermines public access and transparency. Mayor Ishmael Harris defends the move, calling it a learning workshop with livestreamed access and no official votes taken, while pledging to address concerns at the next Bastrop meeting. The debate is heating up, with Gerdes preparing legislation to require council meetings to be held within city limits — setting the stage for a bigger conversation about local government…
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