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Public and commissioners press commission to fix audio, room capacity and access at traveling meetings
Summary
Multiple members of the public and commissioners told the commission on March 13 that room capacity and audio quality at off-site meetings are preventing effective public participation and asked staff to prioritize sound systems and accessible venues when scheduling future sessions.
During public comment and again near the end of the March 13 session in Blaine, attendees and commissioners raised repeated concerns about meeting accessibility, sound and venue choice for the commission’s traveling meetings.
Several speakers said online attendees could not hear the meeting and that in-room audio was inconsistent. One public commenter told the commission, “people online can’t hear you guys at all,” and asked the…
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