Embattled Concord Councilor Embraces 'Agent Of Chaos' Moniker, Claims She Disrupted 'Illegal Acts'

Video shows Councilor Stacey Brown doubling down on accusations after receiving letter of warning from mayor

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:34pm

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Concord City Councilor Stacey Brown has been embroiled in controversy, accused of badgering staff, making unfounded allegations, and abusing processes. After receiving a letter of warning from the mayor, Brown embraced the 'agent of chaos' moniker on a podcast, claiming she was disrupting illegal acts by the city. She continued to make unsubstantiated allegations, including about a potential conflict of interest involving another councilor. Brown also appeared to challenge the need for laws banning sexual communication between adults and minors.

Why it matters

This story highlights the ongoing tensions and dysfunction within the Concord City Council, with one councilor seemingly unwilling to accept facts and continuing to make inflammatory accusations. It raises questions about the council's ability to effectively govern and the potential impact on the community.

The details

In the podcast, Brown claimed her issues with colleagues arose when she began questioning whether Councilor Amanda Grady Sexton had a conflict of interest due to her role as a lobbyist. Brown provided no specific evidence to support this claim. She also doubled down on her accusations of mishandling of public funds, despite being shown that her insinuations were not factually accurate. During the podcast, Brown also appeared to challenge the need for laws banning sexual communication between adults and minors, aligning herself with a guest who believes the Owen Labrie case was a 'frame job'.

  • On March 10, Concord Mayor Byron Champlin issued a letter of warning and admonishment to Councilor Stacey Brown.
  • On March 16, Brown participated in a podcast where she embraced the 'agent of chaos' moniker and continued to make unsubstantiated allegations.

The players

Stacey Brown

A Ward 5 Concord City Councilor who has been embroiled in controversy and received a letter of warning from the mayor.

Byron Champlin

The mayor of Concord, who issued a letter of warning and admonishment to Councilor Stacey Brown.

Amanda Grady Sexton

An at-large Concord City Councilor and the body's second-longest serving member, who Councilor Brown accused of having a conflict of interest due to her role as a lobbyist.

Ellen Read

A New Hampshire state representative who agreed with Councilor Brown's comments and made a false claim about Brown uncovering $1 million in 'wasted city funds'.

Clare Best

A film and television agent who lives in New Hampshire part-time and has had an obsessive fixation on the Owen Labrie sexual assault trial, believing he was framed.

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What they’re saying

“I actually kinda like that… I kind of like it. Because I've discovered the city is acting inappropriately regarding public funds, so if I'm disrupting illegal acts, and for that, they are calling me an 'agent of chaos,' I'll own it.”

— Stacey Brown, Concord City Councilor

“There is not a single person you can go to for support… that is not connected (to the Coalition)… no advocate, no nurse, no hotline… they are all part of this umbrella organization of the Coalition that is pretty much the structure across all the coalitions of all the states.”

— Ellen Read, New Hampshire State Representative

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing dysfunction and lack of trust within the Concord City Council, with one councilor seemingly unwilling to accept facts and continuing to make inflammatory accusations. It raises concerns about the council's ability to effectively govern and the potential impact on the community.