KRON 4: New law will combat ‘appalling behavior’ at local government meetings

 A new California law will protect local mayors and city councilmembers from bullying and harassment at public meetings.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1100 into law this week. “Senate Bill 1100 provides an important tool to combat the appalling behavior, threats, and intimidation tactics communities have been subjected to at public meetings. Its application will ensure broad participation and protect the productive exchange of ideas essential to our democratic process,” said Graham Knaus, director of California State Association of Counties. View the full story at this link.