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Regular Council Meeting July 13, 2020 Page 2 Latrel Lacy, a resident of Paris - she referenced the personnel policy and said Beshirs should be fired. Christine Gray, 2895 Walnut Street — she said taxpayer money was paying for the Beshirs contract and asked that they take the right action to de-escalate racial tension. Alexis Dudley Johnson, 1340 2(P N.E. — she said it was not ok for an adult to assault a child. Wesley Martin, 1035 -22nd N.E. St. - he said this issue hit hard with the black community, and that Beshirs did not even make an apology. He said if this issue was not handled right, that rallies would continue. Kevin Heath, Greenville, Texas - he said the young man that was assaulted was terrified. Chevis High, 2625 Hubbard St. - he said as an adult and business owner, his actions show what he represents. He said there must be accountability for everyone, and the decision made would show the Nation that. He encouraged Council to end the contract. Reginald Harris, Lamar County resident — he said he hated that his tax dollars were going to Beshirs and asked that Council end the contract with Beshirs. Taisley Scoggin, W. Houston — she wanted to know why there were not consequences for Beshirs. She asked if the City contracts did not have clauses that addressed issues such as these. Daryl Franklin, 617 E. Main Street, Denison Texas — he said he had a nephew and grandchildren in Paris. He said Beshirs violated being an ambassador for the City and the contract needed to be terminated. Marcus Yates, 932 Fitzhugh — he said he spoke to Carla Easton because many citizens were concerned about their street project that had been on hold since June 17, and would appreciate whatever could be done to speed up the process. Candace Stone, 7d' & Garrett - she said she was the mother of three young black men and she was concerned for their safety. She asked the City Council to terminate the Beshirs contract. Belinda Harrison — she encouraged accountability and said they needed to bridge the gap, because it was wrong to drive around in a company truck, exit and beat up a minor. Sarah Alexander, North Main — she questioned if an adult person in your family commits a crime, does that mean the whole family gets punished. Tamesha Finney, 503 Pecan St, Honey Grove, Texas — she supported termination of the contract with Beshirs.