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Residents warn that recording committee meetings could reduce volunteer participation
Summary
Several residents spoke during public comment to oppose a proposed policy to audio-record town committee meetings, saying recording would deter volunteers for the Special Events Committee and similar volunteer boards.
At the Oct. 3 Town of Oak Ridge meeting multiple residents urged council members not to require audio recording of town committee meetings, arguing that compelled recordings would shrink the volunteer pool for events-run committees.
Ben Walraven of Pepper Road told the council he has volunteered on the Special Events Committee for about six years and said many regular volunteers oppose recording.…
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