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Councilor Erin Rick asks to hold item 43 for staff review; commissioner offers meeting
Summary
Councilor Erin Rick asked the Syracuse City Council to hold item 43 so she can discuss concerns about the 'permanent process' with staff; Michael Collins, commissioner for neighborhood and business development, offered to arrange for staff (Jake Dushaw) to meet with her before the 1 p.m. vote.
Councilor Erin Rick asked the Syracuse City Council to hold item 43 so she could speak with staff about concerns she raised regarding the "permanent process." "I have not yet had a chance to talk with Jake Dushaw about some concerns on the permanent process, and I would like that opportunity if that's possible," Rick said.
Why it matters: Rick said she needs a staff conversation before a vote to ensure any necessary language changes or clarifications are made. Delaying an item for staff input can change the substance or timing of council action and affect when the public and other council members can respond.
Michael Collins, commissioner for neighborhood and business development, responded that he could facilitate that meeting. Collins told the council he would arrange for Jake Dushaw to meet with Rick and said he would "let you know at 1:00." Collins framed the offer as a way to resolve questions before the scheduled vote.
Council procedure and next steps: The council acknowledged Rick's request and the offer from Collins; the transcript records Collins saying he will follow up before the 1 p.m. vote. The record does not show a formal vote to hold item 43 within the provided transcript; the item was requested to be held pending the staff discussion.
