Mayor Jodi Miller repeatedly cited “council rules” while limiting public comment during a packed City Council meeting. But Freeport’s own ordinance says more than the mayor told the public—and her handling of written comments, in-person speakers and false accusations against Fighting4Freeport raises serious questions about whether the same rules apply to everyone at City Hall.

Freeport could soon put new rules on how residents place leaves at the curb. Ordinance #2026-53 adds a seven-day placement limit, new storm-drain protections, contractor restrictions, enforcement powers and potential cleanup costs.

Freeport School District #145’s Multicultural and ESL budget has grown dramatically as the district’s student population continues to change. Fighting4Freeport reviewed hundreds of pages of financial records revealing increased staffing, major consultant authorizations, conferences, travel, hotels and professional development. Now comes the most important question: Are the students these programs were created to serve seeing the benefit?