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Commissioners vote 3–1 to move regular meeting time to 3 p.m. for six‑month trial
Summary
After debate about public access and staff scheduling, the board voted 3–1 to shift regular meetings to 3:00 p.m. on a six‑month trial basis and to re‑evaluate the decision at the end of that period.
Commissioners discussed a proposal from Commissioner Bill Shepley to change the start time of the county’s daytime meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a trial period. Proponents said a 3:00 p.m. start could better accommodate some department reporting and avoid overtime in many cases; opponents argued the county’s long‑standing practice of maintaining both daytime and evening meetings provides access for working residents.
After a period of discussion—including concerns about outreach to constituents, the potential for overtime and whether a single member should drive the change—the board voted to move the meeting time to 3:00 p.m. for six months and to review the experiment afterward. The motion passed 3–1.
Commissioners asked staff to monitor public attendance and any overtime costs during the trial and to report back at the end of the six‑month period with recommendations.
