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Janesville council adopts revised remote‑attendance policy after heated debate
Summary
After extended debate over limits on remote attendance, the Janesville Common Council adopted a revised Council Policy 88 on May 27. An amendment to impose stricter limits failed 5‑2; the staff‑recommended version then passed 6‑1.
The Janesville Common Council on May 27 adopted a revised Council Policy 88 addressing remote attendance for council members, boards, commissions and committees after a prolonged debate over limits on virtual participation.
City Manager Kevin Lehner reviewed staff edits before the council discussion, saying the packet included the original policy and staff'proposed modifications; among the staff changes were removing signature requirements and an annual renewal requirement. Council member Paul Williams moved to adopt the revised policy incorporating his suggested modifications, including language intended to limit remote attendance. Williams'proposed language would authorize remote…
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