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Sedro‑Woolley council removes land acknowledgement from draft comprehensive plan amid broad debate
Summary
Councilors voted 3‑2 to remove a proposed land acknowledgement from the draft comprehensive plan and engaged in extended discussion about housing targets, a Maker's District overlay, parks projects and policy wording ahead of a joint meeting with the planning commission on April 1.
The Sedro‑Woolley City Council voted to remove a land acknowledgement from the draft comprehensive plan after an extended study‑session debate that ranged from housing targets to zoning overlays and policy wording.
During the meeting Director Tom Glover briefed the council on the process and a planned joint session with the planning commission on April 1. Councilman LaVaca moved to remove the land acknowledgement and Councilman Henderson seconded; the mayor called for the ayes and nays and the motion carried 3‑2. The transcript records two officials opposing the motion: Councilwoman Pedersen and one councilman whose name is redacted in the transcript record.
Council members then turned to substance. LaVaca and…
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