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Crockett council votes to keep meetings televised after debate over access and decorum
Summary
After a lengthy debate about whether livestreams amplify discord, the Crockett City Council voted to continue televising and livestreaming regular and special meetings, with supporters citing accessibility for working residents and opponents saying livestreams expose internal discord.
The Crockett City Council voted to continue televising and livestreaming its regular and special meetings following an extended debate about transparency and meeting decorum.
Supporters of on-demand video told the council that recorded meetings let residents who work evenings or cannot attend in person keep up with local decisions. "People...don't get off at 5 or 6:00," Bobby Bolin said during public…
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