Bill Robathan urges commissioners to fully understand issues before voting
Apr 14, 2026
During public comment at the April 14 meeting, Madras resident Bill Robathan asked commissioners to vote only when they clearly understand the ramifications of their decisions, referencing prior discussions where misunderstandings appeared to have occurred.
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At the start of public comment on April 14, resident Bill Robathan addressed the Madras Redevelopment Commission and urged commissioners to be certain they fully understand complex matters before voting. Robathan asked that "commission members only vote if they clearly understand the ramifications of their decision," citing earlier discussions where there appeared to be misunderstanding about what was being voted on.
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