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Commission divided over converting communications unit to department; clerk records competing direction
Summary
A proposal to reclassify Northport’s communications division into a standalone department drew mixed reactions at a June 16 budget workshop. Supporters said the unit’s workload, awards and social‑media reach justify director‑level status; others said the timing and cost are not right in this fiscal year.
Commissioners debated whether to reclassify the city’s communications operation from a division to a separate department during the June 16 budget workshop. Supporters said the communications team’s expanded scope — audience growth on social media, awards and broad citywide responsibilities — now merits department status. Opponents cited FY2026 budget constraints and questioned whether the upgrade…
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