City Council Welcome to the Citizen’s Guide to City Council ! This guide is designed to help you understand how City Council operates, how you can participate in meetings, and how to access important information. Your involvement is essential to fostering a transparent and collaborative local government.
Purpose of Council Meetings City Council meetings provide a forum for elected officials to discuss and make decisions on matters that impact our community. These meetings are open to the public, ensuring transparency and accountability in local government. Council meetings serve to: • Discuss and vote on proposed ordinances, resolutions, and motions. • Hear public input on community issues and proposed legislation. • Provide updates on city projects, budgets, and initiatives.
City Council (left to right): Ali B. Stern, Pete Smith, June E. Taylor, Council President Alec Isaacson, Mayor Justin Berns, Council V.P. Danielle Shoykhet, Joshua Mintz, and Jillian DeLong
Citizen’s Guide to City Council
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