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Council agrees to pilot prerecorded video testimony for public hearings starting Nov. 18

City of Fairfax City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Clerk and cable staff proposed allowing prerecorded video testimony for public-hearing items (three minutes, submitted by noon the day prior). Council agreed to pilot the feature for public hearings only and to treat videos as part of the public record; staff will produce guidance and a short tip sheet for submitters.

The City Clerk recommended adding a prerecorded video testimony option for public-hearing items to expand participation and reduce connectivity issues associated with live remote testimony. Under staff's proposal:

- Speakers would register and upload an MP4 (or accepted file type) via an online form by noon the day prior to…

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