The Rules Committee has taken a significant step by aligning the mayor's voting authority with state law, but the debate on how to select an acting mayor continues to spark controversy.
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Rules Committee aligns mayoral voting language with state law; debate over acting‑mayor selection tabled
The committee revised draft rules about when the mayor may vote and debated whether selecting an acting mayor should require a two‑thirds vote; the acting‑mayor question was tabled for further legal review.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Evanston's City Council narrowly voted against imposing time limits on the mayor's comments, sparking a heated debate on governance and public engagement.
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Council votes down motion to limit mayor's speaking time during meetings
Council fails to impose time limits on mayor's comments after a divided vote.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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