David Webb, an 'instigative reporter' known for holding city officials accountable through public records requests and public speaking, has been banned from Worcester City Hall for a year due to alleged intimidating and disruptive behavior. Webb has filed over 300 public records requests and reports that the city issued a no trespass order and cease-and-desist, stating his behavior creates an unsafe environment. Despite the ban, he asserts that his intention is to promote transparency and accountability, indicating the order undermines democratic actions such as attending public events like Pride.
"This is to advise you that you must cease this obsessively harassing behavior," the no trespass order from Worcester City Manager Eric Batista read. "This pattern of behavior is unacceptable. It creates a disquieting and unsafe environment for individuals in and around City Hall."
"Worcester is scared of democracy and transparency that I am creating," Webb told Boston.com. "Among other things, I've realized I wouldn't be able to attend Pride this year if they're banning me from the Common for this."
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