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Council adopts spoken-ballot option for filling vacancies in amended handbook
Summary
After public notice, the council approved an amendment to the council handbook to allow a spoken ballot option when filling council vacancies; the change will be incorporated into the final handbook for mayoral signature.
The City Council voted to amend its council handbook to add a spoken-ballot option for filling council vacancies.
Attorney/council member Ron (presenting the options) said the change was proposed pursuant to notice requirements in the handbook and presented two alternatives, including a written ballot and a spoken-ballot option. After council discussion, a motion to approve the handbook with the spoken-ballot option passed by roll call.
Councilmember Norbstrup moved to adopt the spoken-ballot option; Councilmember Ward seconded. Roll-call votes recorded all members voting aye.
Next steps: Staff will draft the final handbook reflecting the change and present it to the mayor for signature and distribution to council members.
