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After rescinded motion, council selects members for 89th Legislative Session subcommittee
Summary
Council debated appointments to a three-member legislative subcommittee, saw an initial motion rescinded, then approved a second motion appointing Mayor Penniman-Morin, Councilmembers Heather Jefts and Bobbi Hutchinson by a 5-1 vote (Councilmember Kirkland opposed; Mayor Pro Tem absent).
The Council considered creating and appointing members to a three-member Legislative Subcommittee for the upcoming 89th Legislative Session. Assistant to the City Manager Jacob Worth reviewed the background and purpose of the subcommittee.
An initial motion to appoint Mayor Penniman-Morin, Councilmember Eric Boyce and Councilmember Bobbi Hutchinson was made and then rescinded by Councilmember Mel Kirkland. Mayor Penniman-Morin then moved to appoint Councilmember Heather Jefts, Councilmember Bobbi Hutchinson and Mayor Penniman-Morin. That second motion was seconded by Councilmember Kevin Harris and passed 5-1 with Councilmember Kirkland voting against and Mayor Pro Tem Anne Duffy absent.
Council discussed duties of the subcommittee during the item; the minutes record the procedural steps and the final appointments but do not include further detail about the subcommittee’s charge beyond general legislative representation and discussion of Council interest in serving.
