Adopt formal statement condemning online criticism of city manager
In Plain English
Someone posted critical comments about the city manager's job performance on an online forum. The city council wants to formally disapprove of these statements. If approved, the city takes an official position defending the city manager against public criticism.
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Votes
Motion to extend meeting to complete Item F-2
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-2 to extend their meeting so they could consider a resolution condemning online criticism of the city manager's job performance. Councilmembers Bates and Butt opposed extending the meeting time. This procedural vote allowed the council to debate whether the city should officially defend the city manager against critical comments posted in an online forum. The extension was necessary because the meeting was running long and this item hadn't been reached yet.
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Motion to adopt Resolution No. 132-21
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-2 to formally condemn critical comments about the city manager that were posted on an online forum. This resolution puts the city on record as officially disapproving of public criticism directed at the city manager's job performance. Councilmembers Bates and Butt voted against the measure, while the other five members supported it. The resolution is largely symbolic and doesn't involve any city spending or policy changes.
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