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Escalon council asks staff to draft Measure P advisory committee bylaws after debate over size and scope
Summary
Councilmembers sought a citizen advisory committee to guide Measure P spending; members debated committee size, representation and the balance between finance staff recommendations and public input and gave staff consensus to develop formal bylaws for council consideration.
Councilmembers on the Escalon City Council signaled consensus for staff to return with a proposed structure and bylaws for a Measure P citizens advisory committee after an extended discussion about the committee’s role, size and membership criteria.
Councilmember Engel proposed a council‑appointed advisory body to meet quarterly and present recommendations to the council annually and at mid‑year on priorities for Measure P funds. Engel said the body should “actively seek feedback from the community and to provide a well rounded representation of our citizens' wants and needs.” He described the body as advisory and expected the council to retain final decision authority.
Several councilmembers suggested…
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