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Council reappoints Barry Brewster to budget committee after members raise disclosure concerns
Summary
The council reappointed Barry Brewster to the budget committee 6-0 after a councilor raised concerns that Brewster had posted budget criticisms in the Toledo Tribune without initially disclosing his committee role; the council discussed balancing recruitment needs and committee participation.
Councilors discussed Barry Brewster's reappointment to the budget committee at the Jan. 28 special meeting. One councilor recounted that Brewster had used his Toledo Tribune outlet to criticize elements of the budget without disclosing his committee membership, though the councilor said Brewster corrected the record after the council raised the issue.
Members expressed mixed views: some emphasized Brewster's community ties and argued for filling seats to ensure committee function, while others urged clarification on the boundary between reporting and committee service. One councilor said Brewster "corrected that" when informed that disclosure was missing. After discussion, council moved and approved Brewster's reappointment by unanimous vote.
Councilors also noted the budget committee is a learning space for some members and stressed the importance of recruiting and retaining participants who are invested in the community's work.
