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Waterford trustees approve reduced board work‑session schedule after public debate on transparency
Summary
Trustees voted to adopt a revised schedule of board work sessions after weeks of debate and public comment calling for meetings to remain open, recorded and more accessible. Trustee Harris voted no; residents and multiple speakers pushed for televised, larger‑venue sessions.
The Waterford Township Board of Trustees on April 28 approved a revised schedule of board work sessions for 2025 after an extended debate over transparency and public access.
Supporters said the schedule keeps regular study meetings while reducing sessions the board members said were often unproductive; opponents and public commenters urged the board to retain more frequent meetings, move some to larger, recorded venues and keep them accessible to residents who cannot attend during daytime hours.
The dispute centered on whether the township should hold the same number of work sessions it had in prior years or reduce them to prevent meetings that trustees…
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