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Sherwood council liaison says council drafting charter amendments to restore local public engagement on land use

Sherwood Planning Commission · October 29, 2025
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Summary

Councilor Giles told the planning commission the city council is preparing two charter amendments aimed at preserving local public engagement on land‑use and housing decisions, citing state-level changes that limit outreach; council hopes voters will decide.

Councilor Giles, serving as the council liaison at the meeting, told the Sherwood Planning Commission that the city council is drafting two charter amendments to secure a local legal basis for broader public engagement on land use and housing matters.

"There have been several laws that have been passed by Salem that…

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