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Monroe council rejects proposed 2026 meeting calendar; appoints mayor pro tem and administrative signatories
Summary
Council defeated a proposed 2026 meeting calendar after debate over meeting frequency and timing, 5‑2. Separately, council swore in officials, appointed Jake Walker as mayor pro tem and designated members to sign accounts payable; the consent agenda also passed unanimously.
The Monroe City Council on Jan. 13 voted down a proposed 2026 regular meeting calendar after members split over whether the city should run a strategic, lighter schedule or meet more frequently.
City clerk Jody Weichau introduced Resolution 2026‑001, which would reserve the first (and fifth) Tuesdays for special meetings, convert some study sessions to business meetings and include an August recess. Council members who supported the proposal said the schedule allows strategic focus and reduces staff burden; opponents said fewer meetings last year left them feeling "disconnected" and…
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