Summary
Director Harris again pushed to undo a 2017 rule requiring a second director's support via workshop before a denied item can reach the agenda. The city manager and attorney defended the current process as a legal safeguard, and the board tabled the ordinance 5-1 for reworking.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct financial impact is spelled out—any cost or budget effects would depend on what the board actually votes on.
If eventually adopted, individual directors could more easily place constituent concerns before the full board.
No groups negatively affected
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Board of Directors - Oct 5, 2026
Director Harris again pushed to undo a 2017 rule requiring a second director's support via workshop before a denied item can reach the agenda. The city manager and attorney defended the current process as a legal safeguard, and the board tabled the ordinance 5-1 for reworking.
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