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Originally Posted by RM14
Found that interesting that Evan Wolley set a high threshold / super majority requirement to cancel the bid. I figure he knew his no vote would tip the 50/50 majority so he set it that high on purpose. He only wanted to show his "integrity" that he was voting No, but didn't want it really cancelled so he set the super majority rule to protect the bid while also being able to vote no for his personal reputation.
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The 'super majority' rule does not exist. The rules are written into the City Charter. A regular motion takes a simple majority to pass, 8-7 for example. To reverse a previously passed motion (To continue the bid process), it requires 10 votes.