Working group narrows options for board composition; 14-seat compromise considered
Members debated several allocation models to reduce Cedar Rapids' unilateral control, discussed small-town caucuses and an industry seat, and agreed to homework on appointments and voting thresholds ahead of a follow-up meeting.
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The Linn County Solid Waste Agency working group spent the bulk of the meeting debating how to redraw the agency’s governing board so no single jurisdiction could make unilateral decisions. Chair opened the item noting the "first item is to discuss board composition options and voting threshold frameworks," and members offered multiple numerical models and voting rules to balance Cedar Rapids, Marion, Linn County and smaller communities.
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