In July 2010 Deal, Councilor Tim Stevenson, and Mayor Gregor Robertson were caught on an open microphone mocking and laughing at public speakers at a council session who had called for greater transparency in the selection of a 12-person committee that will advise council on rezoning.[1][2][3] The tirade became a YouTube sensation,[2] which led to a public apology.[2] Representatives of the speakers felt that the profanity was not the issue, but the disrespect of citizens who were attempting to voice their concerns.[2][4][5][6]
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