Limit time councilmembers have to ask questions during meetings
In Plain English
The city council currently has no formal time limits on how long individual members can speak or ask questions during meetings. This proposal would set specific time restrictions for councilmember comments and questioning. If approved, meetings could move faster but individual councilmembers would have less time to discuss issues.
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Votes
To allow an initial 5 minutes for questions and answers; 5 minutes for comments or questions after the speakers; and two floating 5-minute sessions
5 to 2
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