The Latest Briefing
Scattergood, homelessness and a long first day back
The first Council meeting after recess moved from business-improvement-district votes into public comment, the Scattergood power project, homelessness funding and police accountability.
The first day back after recess turned into a long public-comment block and a 10-3 vote on the Scattergood power project, with homelessness funding and police accountability also on the record.
Inside the meeting
Members read summaries of SB 707 amendments into the record before the long public-comment period began.
The Council approved a 10-3 motion to continue work on a hydrogen-ready modernization project at the Scattergood Generating Station.
Public commenters focused on shelter access, reliable power and the risk of exclusionary zones as homelessness items moved through the agenda.
August 5 is the next Council session, with follow-up on the first day back and additional agenda items.
"What we're asking for today is time."
The Council is back from recess. The August 4 recording shows the Scattergood negotiation, homelessness funding and police-accountability debate are all still active.
