Braude accepted the outcome of the meeting, saying he was not wedded to
any particular process--just the idea of a popularly-elected mayor.
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"This is an attempt to take a first step," Braude said. "My goal is to begin a debate a vast majority of citizens feel strongly about."
And Galluccio said public committee meetings would be a faster way to settle the issue.
"This debate has been going on for a lot of years, and its not going to end tonight," Galluccio said. "A public hearing would allow for the tone and temper we need for this discussion."