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Addison council weighs shorter town‑meeting format, longer pre‑meeting stations to boost engagement
Summary
Staff recommended shorter presentations, heavier use of videos and an expanded one‑hour pre‑meeting with department stations to increase resident interaction; councilmembers broadly supported the idea but debated council on‑camera roles and event timing to avoid conflicts with major local events.
Mary Mossembley, Addison’s director of marketing and tourism, told the City Council the town’s twice‑annual meetings have lengthened and attendance may have been affected. She proposed a shorter mayor‑ or city‑manager‑led presentation, more video content that includes short council cameos, and an expanded pre‑meeting from 30 minutes to one hour with staffed stations where residents can speak…
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