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Work group splits over whether to vote on recommendations now
Summary
Members disagreed about whether the work group should vote on a consolidated list of streamlining recommendations without additional analysis; some urged immediate votes to produce recommendations, while others argued the 60‑day deadline had passed and further review or a reconstituted group was needed.
Members of the streamlining work group split over whether to vote on the compiled recommendations during the session or to delay for more analysis and wider participation.
"I don't think we should be voting today," Greg Smith said, arguing the group lacks substantive analysis, a balanced membership, and sufficient time to evaluate proposed changes that could alter major sections of the county code. Others, including Malik Jordan, said the body should produce recommendations while allowing dissenting opinions to be documented, noting that reconstituting the group or restarting the process could delay work for months.
Moderator and legal counsel clarified that any vote by the work group would be advisory to the County Council; no formal vote occurred during this meeting. Members proposed alternatives including issuing informal recommendations, compiling minority reports, or using a ranking exercise to identify noncontroversial items.
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