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Although this particular rancor revolved around the relatively routine move of picking leadership of the council, it’s part of a deeper conflict over council members’ support or opposition to Page’s reign especially when it comes to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s not necessary against the county executive,” said Councilwoman Rita Days, D-Bel Nor, who was most recently chosen to lead the council. “It’s against some of the policies and some of things that he’s put forth with no inclusion from the council. And I think that’s not a good way to govern. We have a legislative body. And that’s what they’re designed to do.”