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Residents urge Palm Bay council to restore public‑comment broadcasts and improve transparency
Summary
Multiple residents criticized council decisions to limit broadcasted public comments and reduce remote participation options, calling the moves harmful to transparency and equity; council members and staff said they are reviewing legal constraints and communication options.
Several residents and community members told the Palm Bay City Council on May 15 they were disappointed and concerned after council recently curtailed the live broadcast of public comments and changed how people can participate remotely.
Speakers at the meeting said the change reduces public accountability and disproportionately affects residents who cannot attend in person because of disability, work or caregiving duties. Bill Baden of Ocean Spray Street told council that removing live access effectively “deprive[s] the residents of the ability to actually engage with their local government.”
Other speakers echoed that concern.…
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