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Assembly indefinitely postpones —better public meetings— pilot after split vote
Summary
After extended debate, the Assembly voted 9-3 to postpone indefinitely a proposed pilot to study and recommend changes for public meetings under a National Civic League model. Supporters cited limited in-house capacity and a desire to learn; opponents argued the pilot imposed a predetermined agenda and over-relied on community councils.
The Anchorage Assembly voted on Oct. 7 to postpone indefinitely a resolution that would have committed the municipality to a year-long "better public meetings" pilot organized by outside partners. The motion to postpone indefinitely was moved by Mister Rolland and passed on a 9-3 vote following more than an hour of debate.
Proponents told the Assembly the project would help…
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