Residents split on whether to keep a rotating mayor or elect a strong mayor
Public comment showed substantial division: some residents and a school-board member argued the rotating mayor preserves representation and diversity; others argued a directly elected or strong mayor would provide clearer leadership and reduce council bickering.
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Public comment was the liveliest portion of the meeting, and speakers voiced sharply divergent views on the city's future mayoral structure. Tom Khan said he supported an elected mayor and argued an identifiable mayor helps the city's image: "So myself, I am in favor of an elected mayor."
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