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Josephine council reviews draft bylaws for new Municipal Development District; asks staff to revise for transparency
Summary
City consultants presented draft bylaws for the newly authorized Municipal Development District (MDD). Council members asked for changes addressing board composition, public notice and transparency; no formal adoption was taken, and staff will return a revised draft for a future consent agenda.
City of Josephine officials on April 14 reviewed draft bylaws for a newly authorized Municipal Development District and directed staff to make revisions addressing transparency, meeting notice and board composition before bringing the item back for formal action.
Economic development consultant Justin (presenting the draft) told the council the MDD will be an instrument of the City created after voters approved two ballot propositions and that the draft bylaws set basic structures such as a five‑member board, staggered two‑year terms and an initial requirement that one council member serve on the MDD to promote coordination. "I think this is the first important step to creating an official organization, since your voters have adopted that," Justin said during his presentation.
The proposed bylaws lay out standard powers under state law — including using sales tax revenue for economic development, adopting an annual budget at least 60…
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