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Council revises rules to add a consent agenda and manager's report comment period; public warns limits could curb full comment
Portsmouth City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary
Council amended its rules to add a city manager's report and a consent agenda; critics warned a combined five-minute limit for all consent items would prevent adequate public argument, but the council adopted the change 6–0.
The Portsmouth City Council on Jan. 27 amended its rules of order to add a city manager's report, a consent agenda and a manager's report comment period. The amendment passed 6–0 after council discussion.
Public commenter Mark Gedaljik Yotrovsky told the council that limiting public comment on multiple…
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