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Council members clash over public email about affordable housing; leaders call for better communications
Summary
A public dispute between Council President Anderson and Councilor Mary over an emailed newsletter about the recent affordable housing ordinance prompted an extended exchange on the council dais about tone, accuracy and internal communication; leaders agreed to follow up in retreat to improve council communication practices.
An extended council exchange on Monday night arose after Council President Anderson circulated a public newsletter characterizing recent council action on affordable housing and urging unified urgency; Councilor Mary responded from the dais, saying the newsletter mischaracterized dissenting council members' motives and misstated some facts.
During council reports Councilor Mary said Anderson's email implied that "not everyone on council can acknowledge" the community's…
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