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Mayor's agenda-setting power amendment
Summary
The mayor proposed changing the ethics code so he alone has final say over what goes on the agenda, with the vice mayor reduced to an advisory role. Critics, including Vice Mayor Abrica, called it a power grab triggered by the Flock dispute; the measure failed 2-2-1.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Supporters say it prevents wasted meetings and staff time on repeated disputes.
⚠️Who could be affected
Critics say minority council members and the communities they represent lose a path to the agenda.
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