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Council debates incentives for boards and commissions; no clear staff directive

2586713 · March 12, 2025
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Summary

Councilors debated whether to offer incentives to attract and retain board and commission volunteers, but left the matter without a firm staff directive.

Council member Eslinger introduced a proposal March 11 to consider incentives for members of city boards and commissions, and for poll workers, including options such as annual passes or modest compensation to encourage participation and improve diversity among applicants.

Discussion was split. Council member Stevenson said modest incentives…

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