Remarks by Jani Hitchen
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“And I'm not seeing any hands at this time. Seeing no hands raised, I'm going to close public comment, bring it back before the council. And is there any other discussion on the consent agenda? I already know I'm going to Council Member Krueger.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay, thank you for your comments. Any other comments on the consent agenda? Seeing none, I'm going to ask the Clerk to call the roll on the approval of the consent agenda.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Aye. Council Member Hitchen? Aye. You have seven ayes, zero nays. With seven ayes, zero nays, the motion is adopted. Thank you. That brings us to item number six, which is messages from the executive. We have the executive transmitted the following ordinances that were approved and signed on August 13th, 2026. Ordinance O2026-539, establishing a prohibition on the use of compression brakes along the Ording-Capausen Highway East. Congratulations, Council Member Rau. Ordinance O2026-540S, which is ratifying a 2026-28 collective bargaining agreement reached with the Prosecuting Attorneys…”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. Can the clerk please read it into the record?”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. And this afternoon, we have our Chief Counsel, Susan Long, to brief us on this item.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you miss long checking to see if there's any questions before we take up the amendment. And Council Member Morrell, I was going to bring the amendment motion to you, giving you advance warning. Not seeing any questions. Council Member Morrell?”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“There are no hands at this time, Madam Chair. With no hands raised, we'll close public comment, bring it back before the council. Is there any further discussion? Council Member Morrell.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Not seeing any, so I'm going to ask the clerk to call the roll on the approval of our 2026-179 as amended.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“You have seven ayes, zero nays. With seven ayes, zero nays, the motion is adopted. Thank you. That brings us to ordinance. The first ordinance is O2026-553. Councilmember Krueger, to you for a motion.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Any further discussion on this? I too will add my gratitude to the department staff and then our council staff and then also elections that helped us manage the actual ballots this time so that we weren't counting ballots. That's not our skill set, though we did a great job the last time because it was the first time, but we figured out a better way and went to the experts. So before us is the approval of O2026-553 if the clerk could call the roll.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Council Member Hitchen? Aye. With seven ayes, zero nays. With seven ayes, zero nays, the motion is adopted. Thank you. One more piece of legislation to go, and then we'll be official. Item number two is Ordinance 2026-545. Vice Chair Herrera, we're going to you for a motion.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. Can the clerk please read it into the record?”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. And this long you'll be briefing us on this item.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Any additional questions or comments before we open this up for public hearing? not seeing any so at this time i'll invite members of the public to provide comment on proposal 02026 545 you have up to three minutes is there anyone in chambers not seeing anyone miss price will go to you for any member of the public that would wish to provide comment on proposal number 02026 545 you can press the raise hand icon on zoom or star 9 on your telephone keypad I'm not seeing any hands at this time, Madam Chair. With no hands raised, we'll close public comment, bring it back before the…”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“Aye. Council Member Hitchen. Aye. Give seven ayes, zero nays. With seven ayes, zero nays, the motion is adopted. Thank you. That brings us to proposal number O2026-547. Council Member Denson for a motion.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“It's been moved and seconded. Can the clerk please read it into the record?”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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County Council · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'm not seeing any hands at this time, Madam Chair.”
County Council · Aug 25, 2026