Create policy preventing council members from appointing family to city boards
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no rules preventing city council members from appointing relatives to boards and commissions that advise on city policy. Past elected officials have appointed family members to these positions. If approved, council directs staff to write a formal anti-nepotism policy similar to rules already used in Westminster and Santa Monica.
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Votes
Continue item to April 16, 2024, City Council meeting for further discussion
4 to 0
Public Comments
6 public comments — 6 spoken
- Don GosneyIn person
- Eli MooreVia Zoom
- Jessi TaranVia Zoom
- Don GosneyIn person
- Eli MooreVia Zoom
- Jessi TaranVia Zoom
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