Cherokee County Gaming III, Protest Denied

A Tribal Council protest filed over the approval of pursuing Class II gaming in Cherokee County was denied, as I expected. Once again, I must state that I support this project. It's badly needed, especially as Cherokee County now leads the state of North Carolina in unemployment.
That said, however, I agree with the sentiments expressed by protest submitters Terri Henry and Teresa McCoy, that the way it was done is disrespectful, in closed session as an emergency resolution, therefore totally circumventing public commentary and input.
I felt that upholding their protest would have been throwing the baby out with the bath water, but I do think tribal government needs an avenue for officials to state public displeasure with ill behavior of elected officials. Censure is perfectly appropriate. I would hope that either of these two council representatives would introduce such a proposal.