Displaying pictures and videos accusing citizens of wrong doing in a public place at a San Angelo City Council Open Public Meeting

October 14, 2013

San Angelo City Attorney: Lysia H. Bowling,
San Angelo City Council Members:
Mayor: Dwain Morrison,
SMD1: Rodney Fleming,
SMD2: Marty Self,
SMD3: Johnny Silvas,
SMD4: Don Vardeman,
SMD5: H. R. "Winkie" Wardlaw,
SMD6: Charlotte Farmer

Dear: Ms. Bowing and San Angelo City Council Members,

It has come to my attention that Single Member District One Council Member Rodney Fleming plans to bring and play videos of walkers and joggers on Gun Club Road ( (a public place) and claim these citizens are a problem and/or are creating a problem.

With all due respect to Council Member Fleming it is my opinion that San Angelo City Council or any member of San Angelo City Council has no legal right to present pictures or videos of citizens taken  in a public place and accuse them of wrong doing or creating a problem at an open public meeting of San Angelo City Council without the permission of the individuals in the pictures or video.

If individuals are creating a problem or engaged in wrong doing it is the job of the San Angelo Police Department to investigate any and all complaints they receive.

The State of Texas and the San Angelo City Code of Ordinances address how citizens shall conduct themselves when walking or jogging on a public road or street. This falls under the under the responsibilities of the San Angelo Police Department.

Yours Sincerely,

Bill Richardson

139 River Oaks Street
San Angelo, Texas
325-227-2958