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state political reporter Adam Langenberg

Clarence Council mayor threatens to call police after questioner quotes his controversial comments

A Tasmanian mayor says he stands by shutting down a council meeting and threatening to call the police on a ratepayer after they quoted remarks he made two years ago referencing Nazi Germany.

Brendan Blomeley, the new mayor of Clarence Council — part of Greater Hobart —  adjourned last night's meeting after ratepayer Victor Marsh attempted to ask a question about developer Chambroad's controversial plans for Kangaroo Bay.

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