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Palm Bay council restores live broadcasting of public comments after council vote
Summary
Following public pressure and council debate, the Palm Bay City Council voted 5‑0 to restore live broadcasting of the public‑comment portion of council meetings; residents urged reinstatement during a packed public comment period.
The Palm Bay City Council voted unanimously to resume live streaming of the public‑comment portion of council meetings after a public comment period in which several residents urged the council to restore on‑air access.
Mayor Rob Medina opened new business by saying the council should not “hinder the public” and expressed support for reinstating the broadcast. Residents who signed up to speak and members of the public who addressed the council spoke in favor of restoring the livestream. Lance Fisher said the change would “show the citizens that you too are listening” and urged that citizens be allowed to…
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