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What this is
Ordinance No. 4477 would formally create a new city commission focused on community inclusion and engagement.
Why it matters
This creates a permanent advisory body to help ensure a broad range of residents can participate in city governance.
Council action
Motion to approve the remaining Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — November 13, 2023 meeting
- November 13, 2023 Vote taken — November 13, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — November 13, 2023
Adopt ordinance
Official agenda language
ORDINANCE NO. 4477, ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION.
Documents
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