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Residents press Sunbury for clarity on camera installation and audio recording; solicitor advises restraint
Summary
Residents raised concerns that city hall audio recording may lack formal policy and could trigger two‑party consent issues; the city solicitor said he 'does not believe it is illegal' but recommended limiting audio use to necessary incidents and separating audio from video where possible.
Residents told the council on Nov. 8 they are concerned about where city‑owned cameras are installed and whether the building’s audio recording is authorized by policy.
Resident Victoria Rosencrantz pressed the issue during public comment, saying: “So you do understand regardless of this being a public building, that's a 2 party consent state. And this municipality is really opening themselves up to a lawsuit.”…
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