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Commission approves new live‑streaming approach, drawing broad public opposition
Summary
The Lawrence City Commission voted 3-1 to adopt Resolution No. 7600, moving live, real‑time public participation to Zoom webinars and ending YouTube live streaming of meetings (including live public comment); the change responded to recent state law changes and drew extensive public comment and objections about transparency.
The Lawrence City Commission voted 3-1 on June 3 to adopt Resolution No. 7600, changing the city’s live-streaming practice so that real‑time public participation will be via Zoom webinar rather than a YouTube live stream. The commission said the change responds to a new state law and that Zoom is necessary for participants to join and speak during meetings.
Mayor Dever said the change is intended to encourage Zoom participation: “If you're watching on YouTube, you can't participate in the meeting. You have to be on the Zoom feed to participate in the…
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