The municipal government of Bow Mar hired outside lawyers and a public relations firm to manage its plan to install town entrance gates.
The move comes as the town faces significant opposition and scrutiny over the gated-entrance proposal. The decision highlights the growing tension between the small town and its neighbors regarding public access and municipal boundaries.
During a town meeting on Monday, officials said they retained professional assistance to handle the fallout. The public relations firm charges $300 per hour [1]. This expenditure follows backlash from two neighboring cities [2] and an increase in media coverage regarding the project.
The town government, including the mayor, sought the legal and PR support to navigate the controversy. Despite the meeting, officials provided no updates on the actual construction of the gates.
The plan to restrict access has become a point of contention for those living in the surrounding area. By hiring outside counsel and a PR firm, Bow Mar is preparing for a potential legal or public relations battle to justify the installation of the gates.
“The public relations firm charges $300 per hour.”
The decision to allocate funds for high-cost PR and legal counsel suggests that Bow Mar expects a prolonged conflict with neighboring jurisdictions. By prioritizing image management and legal defense over construction updates, the town is signaling that the primary obstacle to the gated project is now political and legal rather than logistical.
