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Advisory committee reviews consultant report on consolidating city boards and commissions

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (Vallejo) · January 21, 2026
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Members reviewed an MRG consultant report that recommended looking at consolidation of some boards and commissions; participants agreed consolidation can make sense where roles overlap but warned it could reduce citizen voice and urged community input before changes.

The steering committee reviewed a 61‑page consultant report from MRG that examined best practices and recommended opportunities to consolidate overlapping boards and commissions. Jason said city council asked advisory bodies to return their opinions by answering five discussion questions.

Committee members generally said the report did not…

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