So I think you're glossing over a great deal of the substance of the article.  Yes, it did point out that there were a couple of folks who appeared to be monopolizing the commenting time provided, and to be honest I am tending to agree that folks who are NOT citizens of Snohomish might not at the very least, have Caps placed on them to insure others have a chance to speak.  

HOWEVER, you completely ignore the multitude of comments about WHY Bauman was allowed to continue on as City Administrator, in light of the multitude of SERIOUS mistakes he made, and even given hefty raises.  You and the rest of the Council were elected to represent the concerns of your district.  Even if you had a sterling rapport with Bauman weren't you obligated to both acknowledge their concerns and Investigate their complaints? After all, there's a reason why the term 'managing up' was created.