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Laramie council to pilot quarterly town halls, discusses Zoom and public‑comment rule changes
Summary
At a city council retreat, Laramie leaders agreed to pilot quarterly town-hall meetings on non‑Tuesday dates to broaden public access and asked staff to draft rule changes clarifying Zoom attendance, vacation as an excused Zoom absence and limited clarifications during public comment.
Laramie City Council agreed on a plan to pilot quarterly town‑hall meetings and asked staff to bring rule revisions back to the full council.
The decision came during a retreat session where councilors and staff reviewed the city’s rules and procedures and discussed whether the current practice of using fifth‑Tuesday meetings for open dialogue was the best way to reach residents. Council members said rotating a quarterly meeting to different days could let people who cannot make Tuesday night sessions participate. The council identified March as the likely month for the first pilot, with that meeting focused on educating the public about the special‑purpose tax and…
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