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Seniors urge transparency after coordinator’s sudden departure; request space in city offices
Summary
James Ricks, representing a local seniors nonprofit and the Seniors Advisory Committee, pressed the council for transparency about the departure of co-coordinator Khloe (Chloe) Michelson and asked that the senior center be considered for office space when city administration moves buildings.
At the start of public comment, and again later in the meeting, James Ricks, who identified himself as a representative of a senior citizens nonprofit board and a member of the Seniors Advisory Committee and a longtime Buckley resident, urged council action on two related issues affecting local seniors.
First, Ricks said the city provided little information about the sudden departure of co-coordinator Khloe (Chloe) Michelson, which spawned rumors and concern among senior-center members. He said residents received letters, texts and calls and that a clarifying phone call from a council member (Ander) helped resolve some questions; he asked the city to assist in replacing the coordinator.
Second, during a later public-comment slot Ricks asked that the council consider reusing office space in the administration building for the senior center once staff relocates, citing overcrowding in the current senior-center space and listing activities (knitting club, puzzles, games) that need room.
Ricks’ remarks were framed as requests for transparency and practical support rather than formal proposals; the council did not take final action on staffing or facilities during the meeting.
