MVCC Executive Director Rebekah Phillips reacts to Twisp Mayor Hans Smith's admonition to refrain from speaking about Milltown development. Photo by Julia Babkina

In a shocking turn of events, Twisp Mayor Hans Smith suspended public comments and temporarily adjourned a town council meeting Tuesday night following public remarks about Milltown development.

Smith abruptly ended the meeting after several warnings to Methow Valley Citizens Council Executive Director Rebekah Phillips, who continued with testimony that Smith said was not admissible in a closed record hearing.

Public comments closed on June 24 after the planning commission approved all of the major…

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