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Delta County commissioners reject $2,900 streaming proposal after debate over transparency and staff candor
Summary
Delta County commissioners voted down a proposal to spend up to $2,900 on streaming hardware after a lengthy discussion about public access to meeting materials, ADA compliance and staff willingness to speak candidly when meetings are recorded.
Delta County commissioners voted against purchasing streaming equipment on Tuesday, rejecting a motion to spend up to $2,900 to stream county board meetings.
The motion to approve “not to exceed $2,900 in an effort to be able to stream all county board meetings” failed on a roll call in which Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Van Ginhoven, Commissioner Jensen and Commissioner Anne Melner recorded No votes.
Supporters said streaming would improve public access and address late agenda packets. Commissioner Williams said the…
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