10. 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
Please appoint a group of people who represent the residents who will actually be impacted by the decisions of this group. Proper representation is imperative. Don't just include people who are part of special interest groups with an agenda.
Opposition to the Emergency Resolution Appointing Members to the Complete and Active Streets Education and Advisory Board.
While I support the overall goal of establishing this advisory board, I am concerned about the lack of transparency in the process being used.
Declaring an emergency to fill volunteer advisory positions, positions that are, by their nature not urgent, is an inappropriate use of emergency powers. These measures are meant for true emergencies, not to bypass the standard deliberative and democratic process.
Rushing appointments in this way undermines public trust and limits meaningful input. These initial appointments will set the tone and structure of the board for years to come. As such, they deserve REAL public engagement, through vetting, and open discussion with the community.
We must ensure this board is not dominated by any SINGLE INTEREST GROUP, and that the broader community is aware of these open positions and has a chance to participate.
I urge Council to SLOW DOWN, INFORM the public, and make these appointments through the normal legislative process- ONE THAT INVITES TRANSPARENCY, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
Please appoint a group of people who represent the residents who will actually be impacted by the decisions of this group. Proper representation is imperative. Don't just include people who are part of special interest groups with an agenda.
Opposition to the Emergency Resolution Appointing Members to the Complete and Active Streets Education and Advisory Board.
While I support the overall goal of establishing this advisory board, I am concerned about the lack of transparency in the process being used.
Declaring an emergency to fill volunteer advisory positions, positions that are, by their nature not urgent, is an inappropriate use of emergency powers. These measures are meant for true emergencies, not to bypass the standard deliberative and democratic process.
Rushing appointments in this way undermines public trust and limits meaningful input. These initial appointments will set the tone and structure of the board for years to come. As such, they deserve REAL public engagement, through vetting, and open discussion with the community.
We must ensure this board is not dominated by any SINGLE INTEREST GROUP, and that the broader community is aware of these open positions and has a chance to participate.
I urge Council to SLOW DOWN, INFORM the public, and make these appointments through the normal legislative process- ONE THAT INVITES TRANSPARENCY, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY.