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Council notes OGEC rule change allowing food at meetings, shares local assistance updates
Summary
Councilors discussed the Oregon Government Ethics Commission update allowing food at public meetings, summarized recent community assistance efforts, and decided not to schedule another work session on a possible chicken ordinance.
Councilors reported that the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) has been updated by the legislature to allow food to be provided at public meetings. Councilors noted several recent community assistance efforts, including help for a resident with a water leak and a neighbor arranging spay services for feral cats. Councilor Richard Wright said those local actions illustrate citizen support systems in town.
The council also discussed lighting concerns where infrastructure sits in Marion County and agreed not to schedule another work session on a possible chicken ordinance. No formal action was taken; these items were covered under council communications and informational updates.
