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Committee rejects rule change to make council president an at‑large-only position
Summary
A proposed revision that would restrict eligibility for council president to at-large members only failed in committee after debate about process and representation. Opponents argued it would narrow leadership opportunities for district members.
A proposal to change council rules so the City Council president could be chosen only from at‑large members failed in the Neighborhoods Committee on Monday.
Councilmember Michael Boylan sponsored the ordinance, saying an at‑large-only rule would give city voters a stronger role in leadership selection and reduce internal conflict. “If you decide to run and you have aspirations for leadership, you should…
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