After the now famous ‘Gavel Down’ incident of Vancouver City Council Member went viral and Ms. Harris faced ethics violation allegations, upheld by council, efforts at changing and limiting citizen communication before council, primarily those opposed to the $4 Billion boondoggle I-5 Bridge and Portland’s Loot Rail, a more reasoned but still limiting proposal was put forth.

David Madore, requesting council retain openness and expressing appreciation that a more reasoned approach is now being discussed, over the “cut open mic” proposal from last week, had the blame for the meltdown placed on his shoulders at last evening, February 28, 2011 council meeting.

Sorry Jeanne, it’s there forever.