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Council reconvenes wrongful‑discharge working group, seeks public forum and staff support after debate over scope and costs
Summary
The Common Council voted to reconvene the wrongful discharge and labor protections working group, with amendments requiring public outreach, staff administrative support and a schedule for proposed invitees; council members debated staffing, small‑business impacts and possible long‑term costs before unanimously adopting the amended resolution.
The Ithaca Common Council on Sept. 17 voted to reconvene its wrongful‑discharge and labor protections working group and adopt a legislative memo as the basis for renewed public outreach and analysis. The motion passed as amended; council members added language directing the city manager to identify administrative staff support for the working group and set deadlines for council members to suggest invitees for public forums.
Alderperson Matos, who will chair the reconvened group, said the aim is to gather public input, convene subject‑matter presentations and explore possible legislative approaches rather than to adopt final legislation at this meeting. Matos told colleagues the working group should “get the public engagement” and consult community organizations before writing legislation.
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