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Northlake Council approves consent agenda after resident urges clearer agendas and transparency
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Council approved six consent items by unanimous vote with one member absent after a public commenter urged clearer agenda descriptions and greater transparency about the items being approved by consent.
The Northlake Town Council unanimously approved six consent items after a resident raised concerns that the published agenda lacked sufficient context for items that allow the council to act without discussion.
Rena Hardiman, a resident, spoke during public input and said the consent-only agenda limited public understanding of actions the council might take. She read from Attorney General Ken Paxton—s letter in the Texas Open…
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