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Council staff roll out Tennessee-residency checks for public comment; members urge discretion for marginalized speakers
Summary
Staff described procedures to verify Tennessee residency before public comment; members asked for data collection on turnaways and requested discretion to avoid outing transgender speakers when ID names and presentation differ.
Council counsel and staff outlined at the Nov. 25 Executive Committee meeting how the council will implement the recently adopted Tennessee-residency requirement for public comment. Special Counsel Darby said staff compiled a list of acceptable documents and will staff a sign-up table on the mezzanine for main council meetings; committee chairs must check proof of residency before allowing speakers in committee rooms.
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