Public commenter and council debate rules for council members’ external advocacy
A public commenter urged the council not to discourage members from advocacy with state and federal officials; council held an informational discussion and city counsel clarified the difference between speaking personally and representing the city.
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During public comment an attendee asked why the council was discussing representation before external agencies and whether the intent was to curtail members’ advocacy. The commenter argued that council members’ external advocacy brings grants and infrastructure funding and said any restrictions should be applied consistently, not targeted at particular members. The comment referenced contacts with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission and state and federal representatives.
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