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Residents press for accountability; commission seeks transparency on staff pay, ponds and backyard hens
Summary
Public commenters urged investigations into past conduct, while commissioners directed staff to develop cost estimates and policy options for pond management, require public review of staff pay increases, and consider allowing backyard hens with limits.
Stuart — Public comments opened the meeting with calls for accountability in city affairs; the commission then pressed staff for greater transparency around several policy areas including staff pay increases, pond management and backyard hens.
A public commenter told the commission she was "very disturbed" over recent actions and urged that people who have acted improperly be held accountable. Commissioners repeatedly separated allegations in public comment from formal city action and asked staff…
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