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7 • RESOLUTIONCity of Keene (Johnson County)

Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls

Presented in: City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-02-17
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to approve consider resolutions, interlocal cooperation agreements, and departmental authorizations”
TS
Troy Smith
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
SG
Samantha Gillin
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
BC
Bob Chapman
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
RF
Rob Foster
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
JS
Johnny Shaw
Councilmember, Place 5
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

City Council public docket item 7 on 2026-02-17

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.