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Calistoga council narrows mayoral slate after public outcry over planned committee shake‑up
Summary
Following extensive public comment, Calistoga City Council modified Mayor Williams’ appointments, keeping some experienced members on the planning and housing bodies and approving several other committee nominees; debate centered on balancing expertise with broader community participation.
Public concern over a wide replacement of volunteer advisory members led the Calistoga City Council on Dec. 19 to alter the mayor’s proposed slate of appointments, preserving leadership continuity on panels the council described as critical to upcoming housing implementation.
Dozens of residents attended to object to replacing longtime members on the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Committee. ‘‘I believe it’s a huge mistake to bring in so many new faces at once,’’ said Doug Allen, urging retention of Tim Wilkes and Laurel Gourd because of their professional experience and institutional…
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