A local councillor in Tasmania erupted during a meeting last night, telling the deputy mayor, 'eject me from this meeting, girl' after she told him to stop interjecting. 9News
erupted at a regular meeting last night, telling the deputy mayor, "eject me from this meeting, girl" after she told him to stop interjecting.
Councillor David Grace, of Kingborough Council, had announced he was changing his vote on an issue, which prompted an admonition from Deputy Mayor Jo Westwood, as seen on the council's stream of the meeting online.Tasmanian local councillor David Grace was part of a fiery exchanger at a regular meeting last night.Grace snapped back, telling her, "come and take me out"."Don't be silly, I'm entitled to debate things on behalf of the council.
Westwood said he was entitled to the same privileges of debate as every other councillor, but that Grace was "pushing" things, before he cut her off.Grace clashed with deputy mayor Jo Westwood , challenging her to eject him from the meeting."I've had enough of you lot threatening me. I'll be going off my head here one night, and I will tear this place apart."Westwood then directed Grace to leave, whereon he suggested she call the police.
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