RESOLUTION 2025-42 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, appointing four volunteer members to the Complete and Active Streets Education & Advisory Board and one ex-officio non-voting member of Council to serve as liaison. (referred to COW 9/2/25)
I strongly oppose resolution 2025-42 being passed as an emergency. Section 6 is factually inaccurate, there is no immediate threat to public peace, health or safety, or city operations justifying emergency action. The City has operated without these appointments since July, showing no urgency.
More importantly, the public is UNAWARE these positions are open or that they could serve on the board. Rushing this vote limits transparency and excludes community input. It appears to serve a narrow interest group rather than the broader public.
Additionally, the Bunts Road Multi-Modal project under the Complete Streets initiative presents real safety and traffic concerns that remain UNADDRESSED. Emergency approval of this resolution bypasses the opportunity for meaningful public involvement on issues that directly affect residents, pedestrians, motorist, bicyclists, EMS workers, crossing guards, police and fire personnel.
This resolution does NOT serve the greater community. Approving it as an emergency undermines trust and transparency. I urge you to reject the emergency designation and engage the public open and fairly.
I strongly oppose resolution 2025-42 being passed as an emergency. Section 6 is factually inaccurate, there is no immediate threat to public peace, health or safety, or city operations justifying emergency action. The City has operated without these appointments since July, showing no urgency.
More importantly, the public is UNAWARE these positions are open or that they could serve on the board. Rushing this vote limits transparency and excludes community input. It appears to serve a narrow interest group rather than the broader public.
Additionally, the Bunts Road Multi-Modal project under the Complete Streets initiative presents real safety and traffic concerns that remain UNADDRESSED. Emergency approval of this resolution bypasses the opportunity for meaningful public involvement on issues that directly affect residents, pedestrians, motorist, bicyclists, EMS workers, crossing guards, police and fire personnel.
This resolution does NOT serve the greater community. Approving it as an emergency undermines trust and transparency. I urge you to reject the emergency designation and engage the public open and fairly.