Summary
Alder Weidner said the public has complained about alders scrolling during meetings, but no formal rules were proposed. Alders pushed back — some use phones for accessibility, maps, or statutes — and the item was filed.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $7,600 a year, reappropriated from an existing budget line — no new money.
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Committee of the Whole — June 9, 2026
Alder Weidner said the public has complained about alders scrolling during meetings, but no formal rules were proposed. Alders pushed back — some use phones for accessibility, maps, or statutes — and the item was filed.
Common Council — May 19, 2026
The council will spend up to $7,600 a year to give each alder a city-issued phone, mainly to keep city business off personal devices for records-law and security reasons.
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