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Council Cuts Meetings to One Day | Charleston News
LA City Council is debating slashing in-person meetings to just one day a week, sparking heated debate over efficiency vs. public accountability. With salaries nearing $250K, some members like Katie Yaroslavsky argue they’re overworked and need more focused time in chambers—often stretching to eight hours. But critics like Monica Rodriguez call the move “tone deaf,” insisting the public expects consistent presence and that better planning, not fewer days, is the answer. The clash highlights a deeper tension: how to streamline governance without sacrificing transparency and responsiveness…
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