Commission advances criminal-history screening ordinance to second reading

Jan 6, 2026

On first reading the Commission approved Ordinance No. 1840-26, which would require criminal-history screening for specified positions and outside contractors/vendors; the second reading is set for Jan. 20, 2026.

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The Commission held and closed a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1840-26, concerning criminal-history screening for certain city positions and outside contractors or vendors. No members of the public spoke; City Attorney Mary Sneed read the ordinance title into the record. Commissioner Reece moved approval on first reading, Commissioner Brunscheen seconded, and the motion carried unanimously by roll call.

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