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El Mirage council votes to live stream council, work sessions, Parks & Recreation and planning meetings
Summary
After extended discussion about technology, cost and off-site meetings, the El Mirage council voted to begin live streaming council meetings, council work sessions, Parks & Recreation Committee meetings and Planning & Zoning meetings; the motion passed with a 6–1 vote (Councilmember Dorsey opposed).
The El Mirage Common Council on March 4 approved a motion to livestream city council meetings, council work sessions, Parks & Recreation Committee meetings and Planning & Zoning meetings for public viewing.
Councilmembers Eldridge and Gentry introduced the request, arguing that streaming increases transparency for residents who cannot attend in person. Councilmember Eldridge said streaming is a matter of “complete transparency” and that work sessions available as transcripts or audio alone do not capture body language or presentations. Councilmember Gentry noted the council handbook already states “all public meetings shall be recorded or photographed by means…
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