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Douglas County commissioners discuss whether to publish speakers’ addresses in meeting minutes after public concerns
Summary
After a public commenter asked the commission to stop publishing home addresses in minutes, commissioners and staff discussed the county’s current practice, Kansas law limits on address confidentiality, and options to modify the sign‑in sheet or require ZIP‑code only.
A public comment at the Oct. 8 Douglas County commission meeting prompted a discussion about whether the county should publish speakers’ home addresses in meeting minutes and sign‑in sheets.
John Imes, a resident who spoke during general public comment, asked the commission to stop publishing speakers’ home addresses in the minutes, saying the practice risks doxxing and could deter civic participation. Imes told the commission he “formally request[ed] that…
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