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Council debates future of Committee of the Whole meetings; some members call for more transparency and consistent public notice
Summary
Councilors and staff discussed whether to keep or change the Committee of the Whole schedule and formats; options included shifting to work sessions or special meetings; no change was adopted and the council emphasized transparency when the meeting schedule or format is adjusted.
Council members and staff debated whether to continue, alter or reduce Committee of the Whole meetings. The discussion covered meeting cadence, public notice, and how policy work should move from study to formal votes; the council did not adopt a schedule change.
Why it matters: Committee of the Whole meetings have been used for extended subject‑matter hearings (for example, the missing‑middle housing discussion earlier in the…
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