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Keizer committee flags high interpreter costs, asks staff to explore captioning and AI options
Summary
Committee discussed recent interpreter invoices and the cost of guaranteed interpreter services, and asked staff to evaluate captioning and AI translation benefits as potentially more affordable, widely available alternatives for meetings and outreach.
The Keizer Community Development Committee raised concerns about the city’s recent interpreter invoices and encouraged staff to evaluate captioning and other technology options to broaden access while managing costs.
A city staff member reported recent interpreter invoices and described the current practice of guaranteeing two interpreters for some meetings; the staff member…
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