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Council weighs allowing remote participation for Planning & Zoning after member participates by video
Summary
Council members debated whether to permit remote participation on Planning & Zoning after a council member appeared remotely; supporters cited work conflicts and access, opponents raised cost and precedent concerns and noted remote attendance does not count toward quorum under Texas law.
A Jan. 7 Denton City Council "two‑minute pitch" asked staff to study permitting remote participation for the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council heard arguments both for increased participation and for caution about precedent and resource costs.
The pitch noted a council member recently participated remotely…
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