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Residents urge council to retain ADA coordinator role as reclassification to DPW is tabled
Summary
Multiple speakers at public comment praised ADA coordinator Richard Rodriguez; the council tabled a reclassification proposal that would have moved the ADA position under DPW pending additional information and requested documentation from HR and department heads.
Public commenters at the Sept. 2 Lawrence City Council meeting urged the council to preserve the city’s institutional expertise after the council received a reclassification proposal for the city’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator.
Reynaldo Gil, who identified himself as a long-time resident, described ADA coordinator Richard Rodriguez as “an asset” who had prevented costly lawsuits, secured accommodations for residents and brought revenue to the city. “He…
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