Rowayton residents allege 6TD ‘tactics’ led to vote against BLM sign

The Old School Fence in November, with flags replacing signs including one that said Black Live Matter. (Posted on Twitter by Sixth Taxing District Commissioner Mike Barbis.)

A Black Lives Matter sign formerly posted on the Rowayton fence, as depicted by protesters. (Courtesy photo)
NORWALK, Conn. — Rowayton has resoundingly rejected the proposed return of a Black Live Matter sign to their community fence. Some question the integrity of that vote, accusing Sixth Taxing District Commissioners of souring Thursday’s election by putting a proposal on the ballot that turned people off.
“Once I learned of the ballot language, I understood there was no good outcome, regardless of the results,” said Jillian Shutsharawan, a Rowayton resident who was close to the situation. Continue reading Rowayton residents allege 6TD ‘tactics’ led to vote against BLM sign