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Charter amendment to expedite budget publication advances to drafting committee 12–3
Summary
Commissioner Silliman’s proposal to move key budget deadlines earlier and require more public posting and presentations advanced to the drafting committee on a 12–3 roll‑call vote. Supporters said it improves transparency; critics warned about prescribing publication methods and departmental capacity.
Commissioner Peter Silliman presented amendment 26‑10 on May 6, proposing changes to Article 4 (Financial Administration) to move key budget deadlines earlier in the cycle, require the county manager to publish budget preparation instructions and a preliminary budget earlier, and add public presentations intended to improve public review and participation.
Silliman told the commission the changes would shift department responses to July 31…
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