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Mayor proposes low-cost leased office for councilor use; staff to include in upcoming budget
Summary
The mayor proposed leasing a modest, fully furnished office near downtown transit for councilors to meet constituents and do work between meetings. Councilors expressed support and staff said they would explore including the option in the budget.
The mayor raised a proposal to lease a small furnished office near downtown for councilor use, arguing that COVID-era changes and increased staff at City Hall left councilors without an informal workspace to meet constituents.
Councilors discussed logistics and costs. The mayor said a market option was available for about $395 per month (no long-term deposit required) and suggested the space could be used for scheduled office hours and informal meetings. Several councilors expressed support for a low-cost, functional space; one councilor said she would be willing to pay personally but said the better path is to include a modest rental in the council’s budget if the council approves.
Staff said they would explore the option and proposed including the expense in upcoming budget discussions; no formal budget request or vote was made at the work session.
Ending: Staff will return with budget estimates and recommended terms if council signals interest; in the meanwhile the mayor will pursue practical arrangements and report back to council.
