Council debates precedent after controller declines certification on Item 2
Council debated whether the controller's office should block items lacking certification after the controller initially did not certify certain appropriations tied to Item 2; administration and city attorney defended the motion mechanism and earlier certification in July, while some council members warned of a dangerous precedent.
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Council members spent substantial time debating Item 2 after the controller's office did not certify certain dedicated dollars that would be used for maintenance or services. Councilmember (21) argued the controller's certification function should be respected, warning that voting on items the controller declined sets a "slippery slope." He cited Article 2, Section 19 as the basis for the controller's certification role.
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