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Councilors discuss adding bilingual access to MKE mobile app materials
Summary
During debate over taking a resolution from committee, council members discussed whether city reports and resources should be made available in Spanish via the MKE mobile action app and whether to amend the resolution or introduce a separate bilingual-access measure.
Council members debated language access on Aug. 26 while considering removing a file from committee for adoption. One alderman asked that language be added ensuring that information and reports be offered bilingually in English and Spanish through the city's MKE mobile action app.
As the council discussed options, one member suggested adding the language to the resolution; others said the clerk had verified that an amendment must be submitted in writing and could be added by suspending the rules with a two-thirds vote. One councilor suggested introducing a separate resolution to address broader multilingual availability so as not to delay the immediate adoption. No final amendment was adopted on the floor; members said they would pursue a follow-up action or communication file to capture bilingual availability.
