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Trustees split over allowing remote participation for board members
Summary
Trustees debated adding a remote‑participation ordinance after a public commenter opposed remote voting; supporters said limited remote access would help maintain quorum and participation, while opponents raised accountability, technical reliability and payment concerns. The discussion was deferred to the finance committee and other standing committees.
A broad discussion over whether to permit limited remote participation by trustees dominated committee conversation after public comment on March 11.
Denise Nicholson urged trustees to reject remote access, telling the committee it felt like a power move and asking why the item had been scheduled at a time some residents could not attend. "Please vote no on this remote access issue," she said.
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