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Councilman Marcus Miller: Topeka’s city‑manager system is working; committee urged to take outreach to neighborhoods
Summary
Councilman Marcus Miller told the Citizens Government Review Committee he supports Topeka’s mayor–council/city‑manager arrangement, favors district representation and four‑year terms, and urged the committee to boost public outreach. He discussed communication with City Manager Dr. Perez, housing concerns and term limits.
Councilman Marcus Miller told the Citizens Government Review Committee that he supports Topeka’s current mayor–council/city‑manager form of government and that the city’s operations are functioning well.
“I've been very happy with how it functions,” Councilman Marcus Miller said, adding that City Manager Dr. Perez “does a really good job” of coordinating staff and council work.
Why it matters: The committee is reviewing the city charter and the structure of municipal government. Miller’s comments provided the council perspective as the panel gauges whether to recommend structural or procedural changes, such as…
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