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Todd wasn't in, and Thomas says an unidentified aide to the councilman got huffy after he explained the purpose of his visit. The aide retreated behind a closed door, and Thomas left. Thomas later got a call from Councilman Jew Don Boney, the mayor pro tem, who informed Thomas he'd created a diplomatic incident of sorts. Boney told Thomas an angry Todd was demanding that Boney enforce the City Hall rule requiring that visitors to Council offices be escorted in and out, with no serendipitous stops in between.

Todd says his complaint to Boney was prompted by a number of incidents in which unescorted lobbyists entered the Council office area. He also notes that Thomas is no longer a constituent of his, due to redistricting.

Judging by events last week, pretty soon citizens may need a pass and an escort just for the privilege of watching their elected officials spend their money in their public building.

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