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Council reconsiders and approves term limits for city boards after 5-3 vote
Summary
The Hastings City Council voted 5-3 to reconsider and then approve Ordinance 47‑98, establishing term limits and restrictions on multiple appointments to city boards and committees after a divided, hour‑long debate.
The Hastings City Council voted 5 to 3 to reconsider Ordinance 47‑98 and then approved the same ordinance establishing term limits and restrictions on multiple appointments to city boards and committees.
Supporters said the change will open opportunities for new volunteers on boards and avoid long‑standing incumbency; opponents argued it could limit mayoral appointment flexibility and might hamper future councils. The council first approved a motion to reconsider the prior vote, then took a separate vote to adopt the ordinance.
The council’s reconsideration motion was offered by Councilmember Konsberg and…
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