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Saco council hears public input on administrative code updates and planning‑board reforms
Summary
At a public hearing the council considered proposed updates to Administrative Code Chapter 4, Article 5 and heard public recommendations to add a general public‑purpose statement; councilors debated planning‑board appointment rules and conflict‑of‑interest limits and scheduled a second reading for Jan. 5, 2026.
The Saco City Council opened a public hearing Dec. 15 on proposed amendments to Administrative Code Chapter 4, Article 5 (Departments and Divisions) and received public comment and council discussion on governance and planning‑board reforms.
Kelly Archer (185 Bradley Street) requested that council add a clear public‑purpose and public‑benefit statement to the chapter so that the administrative code explicitly reflects resident‑focused objectives and transparency. Archer provided draft language and asked council to consider directing…
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