Lisa Gardner, City Council Communications Director, 509.625.6226
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 8:25 a.m.
During Monday’s Legislative Session, Council Members abruptly moved to recess after members of the audience repeatedly violated Council Open Forum rules after several points of order from the Council.
“At the start of Open Forum every week, including this week, I remind public participants of our mutual duty of respect and highlight applicable sections of our Council rules regarding decorum and directing all remarks to the Council President,” said Council President Lori Kinnear. “This evening, after several attempts to manage points of order and maintain decorum in chambers, I was met with defiance and decided to recess the meeting.”
After consulting with the Chief of Police and the City Attorney, the Council President adjourned the meeting.
“I determined it was best to adjourn the meeting until a future Legislative Session,” said Kinnear.
Council rules are stated in the public-facing agenda.
All Legislative items from Monday’s Council meeting will likely be considered at a future Legislative Session.
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