A tense encounter in an Arcola parking lot earlier this month is stirring political tensions and raising questions about leadership and law enforcement conduct in the small Fort Bend County town.
The incident, which occurred on June 9, involved current Mayor Veeda Williams, her cousin Keith Washington, and newly elected city council member Fred Burton, who also previously served as mayor. Portions of the encounter were captured on video, which has since circulated online and amplified divisions at City Hall.
In the video, Mayor Williams is seen confronting Burton and Washington. At one point, she can be heard saying, “I’m letting you know I’m not scared of y’all,” while appearing to block a vehicle and step out of her own car multiple times…