Only one vote – does the motion pass?

By Ann Macfarlane | January 29, 2021

Dear Dinosaur: A motion was made by one board member. After discussion, the other board members did not feel adequately informed about the issue at hand to cast an educated…

Failed motion can’t be made again – true or false?

By Ann Macfarlane | November 27, 2020

Dear Dinosaur: In my first year on the city council, I have made several motions which have all failed. My colleagues say, “Don’t make a motion you know will fail…