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Commission votes 5–2 to exclude one commissioner’s independent research from packet
Summary
By a 5–2 vote the commission excluded Commissioner Longoria’s independent research (on governance options including city manager vs. full-time mayor) from the packet to City Council; members said individual commissioners may submit opinions to the council separately.
Commissioner Longoria presented independent research intended to provide justification for considering a city manager, city administrator, or full-time mayor position. Several commissioners questioned whether a single member’s independent research should be adopted as the commission’s recommendation. One commissioner moved to exclude the research from the packet to City Council; the motion was seconded and, after discussion, the commission voted to exclude the document by a 5–2 tally.
On the record, a commissioner said the independent report 'muddies the waters' because it referenced multiple governance models, while opponents said council already has meeting minutes and may request additional justification. Commissioners noted individual members remain free to present their opinions to City Council independently.
