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Council narrows installation-ceremony ordinance after heated debate; companion measure fails
Summary
Councilmember Matt Carlucci's ordinance to require installation ceremonies in public facilities prompted lengthy debate and multiple floor amendments. The council approved a narrowed version requiring the installation itself be in public facilities and set a waiver process with public-notice requirements; a companion measure (2025-0869) failed.
An ordinance introduced by Councilmember Matt Carlucci to require that council installation ceremonies and related events occur in city-owned or public facilities drew extended debate, several floor amendments and mixed votes on Jan. 13.
Carlucci said the office belongs to the people and urged ceremonies be held in public venues, not private clubs. He argued the bill would make installations centrally located, ADA-accessible and open to the public. "This office belongs to the people, and it should be held in city spaces," Carlucci said.
Councilmember Clark Murray's floor amendment removed…
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