My motion to support the Anti-SLAPP legislation introduced in June passed with a 6/1 vote at Council on July 8^th.   SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation), or the fear/risk of such, are very effective in tempering the degree to which citizens challenge applications for development.   You can read the motion by going to the “Record” e-page showing at the top of this website; or, you can click here.