City Council considers changes to travel policy

A new travel policy for City Council members may save taxpayers money.

Meals of spouses and guests who accompany City Council members on business trips will no longer be paid for by the city.

The proposal is still in draft form and was discussed yesterday among some city council members. It’s expected to be considered by the full council at the next City Council meeting

This policy change stems from public outcry after a recent Washington D.C. trip, when taxpayers paid for spouses to dine out with City Council members.