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Council votes to place proposal for Economic and Community Development committee on next agenda after debate on oversight
Summary
The council voted unanimously to place a measure on the next meeting calendar to add a standing Committee on Economic and Community Development after discussion about oversight, committee structure and past project problems.
The Gardner City Council voted unanimously Jan. 21 to place on the next regular council meeting calendar a proposal to add a standing Committee on Economic and Community Development that would focus oversight and review of economic development and planning matters.
Supporters said a dedicated committee would provide consistent oversight of projects and department performance; critics cautioned the council not to overstep executive authority.
Councilor Alex (who introduced the proposal) said the…
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