The proposal, supported by all 12 council members, would make it easier for them to meet with the mayor privately to discuss matters related to economic development projects, strategize against congressional interference in city management, and have more honest conversations with the mayor. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, a Democrat, moved the bill to a vote on an emergency basis.
The proposal came as the city has faced interference in its local affairs by a GOP-controlled Congress. The legislative body recently passed a spending bill that would cut a billion dollars from Washington’s local budget.
The council members have argued that the group must be able to discuss such matters without having to worry about violating open-meeting rules. They believe that a closed-door setting could also
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