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Muncie council delays three budget ordinances, schedules Oct. 16 reconvening after member’s absence; open‑door complaint threatened
Summary
The council postponed action on three budget ordinances (30‑25, 31‑25 and 32‑25) because Councilman Garrett was absent from the meeting and could not vote. The council will reconvene Oct. 16 to consider the measures; a public commenter said he would file an open‑door complaint alleging pre‑meeting discussion.
The Muncie City Council on Oct. 6 voted to delay votes on three budget ordinances — 30‑25, 31‑25 and 32‑25 — and reconvene on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. solely to consider those measures.
Councilwoman Nora Powell moved to delay action and set the reconvened date; the motion was seconded and passed after a roll call. Council leaders said the delay was necessary because Councilman Minh Garrett was absent and, under state law and local practice, his…
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