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Town manager: Portola Valley should not host a vetted vendor list; committee will link to external resources
Summary
Town Manager Darcy Smith told the Wildfire Preparedness Committee the town should avoid posting a vetted vendor list because it could be seen as an endorsement; members agreed to instead point residents to third-party directories and highlight local homeowner showcases and will review links annually.
The Portola Valley Wildfire Preparedness Committee heard from Town Manager Darcy Smith that the town should not publish a vetted vendor list for wildfire mitigation because doing so could be perceived as a town endorsement and create legal and reputational risk. "The town has to be fair and impartial and not be viewed as recommending any vendors," Smith said, adding that a maintenance burden and outdated information would also be problematic.
Committee members explored alternatives. Smith suggested three options: accept an open list anyone can join with a clear disclaimer; promote established third-party directories such as the…
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