How Barry Davis says he approaches divisive issues: read, consult staff, gather public input
Davis described a fact-finding strategy that emphasizes reading meeting packets, consulting staff experts, engaging informed residents and weighing historical implications before voting on divisive matters.
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When asked how he handles divisive, emotional issues on the council, Barry Davis said his fact-finding strategy is to read the packet, consult staff experts and speak with informed residents to understand motivations and unintended consequences. "You need to read your packet," he said, and added staff are "so wonderful about making themselves available" to provide education.
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