At a recent Gardner Golf Commission meeting, the Commission engaged in a comprehensive debate regarding an ordinance that involved potentially opening commission membership to non-residents. The discussion centered on whether to maintain the current policy that limits commission membership strictly to Gardner residents or to allow non-residents who contribute to the golf course to have voting rights on the commission. This was a particular point of contention, as some members felt it would be more equitable to allow individuals who are financially invested in the golf course, regardless of residency, to have a say in its operations.