Local leaders have publicly backed proposals to halt a longstanding municipal practice, signaling a potential shift in policy after years of debate. With both the city council speaker and mayor aligning on the issue, advocates may gain momentum in pushing for change. The move comes as critics continue to question the practice’s necessity and ethical implications. Details on how the transition would be implemented remain unclear, but the political consensus marks a rare moment of agreement on the matter.
Both the speaker of the city council and the mayor have expressed support for ending the practice.
