Residents press council over proclamations; mayor's guidelines draw praise and concern
Dozens of residents urged caution over recent proclamations and supported Mayor Smith's written guidance, while authors and other commenters said the items were nonpartisan and urged broader public forums. The debate prompted council discussion about adopting formal guidelines.
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Dozens of residents packed the public-comment period at the Twisp Town Council meeting on June 10 to criticize and defend recent proclamation and resolution requests and the mayor's proposed guidelines for handling them. Mayor Smith and multiple council members heard sharply divided views on whether such proclamations fall within town business.
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