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Liberty Lake commission votes to ask council to remove geographic residency requirement for seats
Summary
The Community Engagement Commission voted to ask the city council to amend Ordinance 277 to eliminate geographic residency constraints for commission seats, citing recruitment difficulties and a desire to serve at-large. Staff will forward suggested language to the city administrator.
The Liberty Lake Community Engagement Commission voted Dec. 17 to ask the city council to amend the municipal ordinance that requires certain commission seats to be filled by residents of specified zones.
Ralph Halberg moved "that we do away with the geographical positions" for the Community Engagement Commission, arguing the residency limits make it difficult to recruit and keep the panel full. The motion passed by voice vote; commissioners…
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