Low turnout at the Nov. 14 town hall meeting appeared to catch City Administrator Aaron Sera by surprise. The city had announced in advance that it wanted public input, including from local business owners, on a proposed ordinance pertaining to single-use plastic shopping bags. The city’s spokesperson, Amanda Sanders, said she had even visited some businesses in person to let them know the discussion would be taking place. The city …
Three seats, including one contested position, are up for election tomorrow. But what is this board and when and where does it meet in open session? Here's an explainer.