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Bothell City Council approves consent agenda 6‑0
Summary
Council voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda at the April 1 meeting after no items were pulled for discussion.
The Bothell City Council quickly approved its consent agenda on April 1 after no items were pulled for separate consideration.
Deputy Mayor asked for a motion to adopt the consent agenda. Council member Zorns moved to approve and Council member Mankie seconded. The city clerk called roll: Zorns, Alders, Kurd, Mankie, Dodd and Deputy Mayor (recorded as present) each answered “yes.” The clerk recorded the motion as passing 6–0.
Why it matters: Consent agendas bundle routine items (contracts, minutes, administrative approvals). A unanimous vote advances all items without separate deliberation.
Ending: The council proceeded to the public hearing portion of the agenda following the consent vote.
