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Council declines one‑year cooling‑off rule for former members after extensive debate
Summary
Councilors and members of the public debated a proposed amendment (Resolution 25‑2178) to bar former council members from unpaid commission roles for one year; critics warned of targeting and First Amendment concerns and the council voted not to adopt the resolution.
Councilor Benfield introduced Resolution 25‑2178 to amend the city code to add a one‑year cooling‑off period preventing former council members from serving in unpaid capacities on boards, commissions and committees for one year after leaving office. He and other supporters said the measure would reduce potential and perceived conflicts of interest for quasi‑judicial…
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