Woodstock CAN

On Monday night, I stood at the Woodstock City Council podium and talked about Cherokee County students being held in ICE detention. They cut my mic, called the police, and had me escorted out. I finished the statement anyway. Mayor Caldwell accused me of breaking the law and threatened me with a misdemeanor. The police let me go without incident. Tracy Collins smiled. Read the full story — including the complete statement and the Girl Scout who stayed to watch it happen.

Tonight's agenda is long, and most of it will pass quickly with little public debate. That's by design — the "consent agenda" bundles many items into a single vote. Several of those items involve significant public money, contracts with private firms, and decisions that affect Woodstock residents directly. This guide explains what's happening, why it matters, and how you can make your voice heard. You do not need to be an expert to participate. You just need to show up.

Budget corrections after the fact. Taxpayer money quietly backstopping programs that were sold as self-sustaining. Developer-friendly enforcement. Strategic direction shaped in retreats and executive sessions. Public meetings used for approval, not deliberation. And now, executive sessions moved earlier in the evening so fewer people are around when the real business gets handled. This is how decisions get made without accountability. Show up. Read the agenda packet. Ask h