Leeds Alabama Council Recording Fiasco | Huntsville News

In Leeds, Alabama, a city council’s accidental ban on recording public meetings sparked a firestorm of protest — especially when resident Christy Pepper Johnson refused to comply, citing state law that protects public transparency. The mayor later admitted the signs were posted by mistake, while Johnson declared the move an attempt to silence citizens — and vowed that openness will prevail. Meanwhile, a separate controversy over a councilwoman’s dual role in city government was quietly resolved before the recording debate even began. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20e622b9ae44fa24