Yes, Arias says these are the same people rallying to open businesses. I guess going to the council president's home is the new protest.
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BREAKING: Fresno city council member @MiguelArias_D3 tells me a group of protesters has tried to get into his home.
He called for help from police.
Police confirm they have officers working the situation.
They're also working to protect other city leaders, just as a precaution.
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Police sent officers to the mayor’s house and Luis Chavez, who said: “As a Council member that has been publicly threatened before, I take these threats very seriously and that’s why I have a concealed carry weapons permit. I will not tolerate anyone threatening me or my family.”
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Council member
@GarryBredefeld: "You can differ with people politically. You never attempt to intimidate them or go to their home. I hope there are laws against this kind of outrageous behavior and if there are...Show this thread -
...people are prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This should never ever happen."
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Every council member appears to have police at or on the way to their homes for protection right now. (I've heard from all but one.)
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The protesters made their way to the mayor’s house after making the citizens arrest on council president Arias. A city spokesman tells me the mayor talked to them for 10 minutes and then they left.
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Statement from
@MayorLeeBrand: “A group of 20-25 people protesting the City’s shelter in place orders came to my house this evening. When they arrived, I went out to answer their questions and we had a peaceful discussion on my sidewalk... (1/2)Show this thread -
... After 10 minutes, they left and I went back inside. I’m willing to talk with anybody who wants to have a civil conversation about the best way to keep our city safe and healthy.”
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Note: Police were already at the mayor’s house when the protesters arrived.
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