The St. John the Baptist Parish Council's decision to table Parish President Natalie Robottom's appointment of a new Utilities Department director at the Jan. 13 meeting led to a heated exchange. When Robottom attempted to address the council from the podium after the vote, she was told the matter was closed. As she started to speak anyway, Council Chairman Michael Wright began banging the gavel loudly, and telling her the matter was finished. He then proceeded to speak over her, and Robottom returned to her seat.
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