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Commissioners receive training on public life, communication and meeting best practices
Summary
A consultant trained the Planning and Zoning Commissioners on public‑facing conduct, civics context, communication habits and meeting consistency to help commissioners manage hot‑button items and public interactions.
Carrie Pfeffer, a consultant and former reporter, led a training session for the Planning and Zoning Commission titled “Life in the public spotlight,” offering guidance on public communication, civics context and meeting procedures.
Pfeffer told commissioners the role carries a public‑service responsibility and urged members to view that role as a professional obligation rather than a burden. She recommended that…
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