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Proposal to add discussion period to Owosso agendas fails after split vote

City of Owosso City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

A resolution to amend the council's Rules of Order to add a recurring 'Discussion' period failed April 6, 2026, after a 3–4 roll-call vote; proponents said the change would create space for nonbinding deliberation, while opponents raised procedural and accountability concerns.

A proposal to amend the City of Owosso’s Rules of Order to add a permanent, nonbinding 'Discussion' period to meeting agendas failed on a 3–4 roll-call vote April 6.

Councilmember Emily S. Olson moved for the amendment after about 23 minutes of discussion. The proposed change would have inserted 'Discussion'…

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