Russell Township will be keeping a regular public engagement time at their council meetings for the near future.
Coun. Mike Tarnowski’s suggestion to eliminate Question Period on the Meeting of the Day at the township’s regular council meetings has been deferred, at least until a “public engagement strategy” is presented.
The council meeting on Feb. 26 was standing room only with close to 100 residents present.
Several councilors stated the suggestion to eliminate Question Period was to protect staff from having to scramble for answers, although staff prepare to discuss agenda items prior to the meetings. Regular council meetings are held every two weeks at the township hall in Embrun.
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