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Charter redline clarifies police/fire language and alters planning-and-zoning structure
Summary
The commission reviewed changes that would mandate police protection while leaving fire protection permissive, and a proposed planning and zoning commission restructuring that adds a council member as chair with clarified voting rules.
Commissioners reviewed proposed charter language affecting public safety responsibilities and the composition of the planning and zoning commission during the May 7 redline review.
On public safety, the draft inserts a mandatory provision for police protection while keeping fire protection permissive. Commissioners discussed whether the word "shall" should apply to both services; one…
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