All politics is local—and it needs to be watched.
Council Cop watches local government meetings and holds officials, government employees, and members of the public accountable to fair, lawful, and orderly procedures—while recognizing government done right.
Latest Video
C-Bombs at Nashua City Hall: Is It Protected Speech?
A speaker’s profane public comment put Nashua City Hall’s rules—and the officials enforcing them—to the test. Jarrod Maxfield breaks down what happened, the First Amendment principles involved, and the difference between offensive speech and conduct that actually disrupts a public meeting.
What We Watch
Meeting conduct, public participation, parliamentary procedure, policies, decisions, enforcement, and whether government follows its own rules.
How We Work
We review original recordings, agendas, minutes, policies, public records, responses, and the surrounding context before reaching conclusions.
Our Standard
Independent and nonpartisan. We judge the process, not the politics, and apply the same scrutiny to officials and the public.
Experience From Both Sides of the Council Table
Founded by a former nine-year town council member who served twice as chair, as vice chair, and as parliamentarian, Council Cop brings practical experience with public participation, minority viewpoints, majority responsibility, policy development, and parliamentary procedure.