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Mayor Baxter recuses from Project Tango hearing; vice mayor Woodward chairs
Summary
Mayor Baxter recused himself from the Project Tango item, citing public statements that could create perceived bias; Vice Mayor Woodward took the gavel and set the hearing order and rules for presentation and public comment.
Mayor Baxter announced he would recuse himself from the Project Tango hearing, saying he had “made very public statements” that opponents could view as demonstrating bias and that he would not put the county at risk of a lawsuit. The mayor passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Woodward, who opened the meeting and outlined a full day schedule including applicant presentation, staff reports, expert testimony and public comment.
Vice Mayor Woodward explained procedural ground rules, including a time allotment for the applicant and group representatives and a one‑minute, 30‑second limit for individual public commenters. The board also confirmed notices and proof of publication; a motion to receive and file the proof of publication passed on voice vote, recorded as carrying 6–0. The vice mayor urged decorum, asking the public to refrain from outbursts so the hearing could proceed in an orderly way.
