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Resident urges council to enforce ordinance after apparent long absence of District 5 representative
Summary
Charlene Hunter told council District 5 has lacked representation for over a year and asked that the council use city ordinance language (transcript: 'article 2, section 2 dash 5 6') to impose fines or otherwise correct the absence.
Charlene Hunter used the public-comment period to urge the council to act after repeated absences by the District 5 council representative. Hunter said the seat has been "left without a voice" and asked the council to apply the city's ordinance (she referenced "article 2, section 2 dash 5 6" as written in the meeting record) to fine the absent representative and restore District 5 representation.
She tied her plea to rapid development in District 5, saying large parcels are being sold and cleared and that new housing is increasing pressure on emergency services and schools. Hunter asked council to consider the ordinance and to help return a council member who will attend meetings and represent constituents.
Mayor DeBede and councilors heard the comment; the meeting record does not show further action on the request during this meeting.
