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Sayreville council rejects motion to allow routine Zoom participation after split vote
Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Sayreville · March 10, 2026
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Summary
Councilors debated accessibility, legal risks and costs of permitting Zoom participation for public meetings. The motion to allow virtual participation tied 3–3; the mayor cast the deciding 'No' vote and the motion failed.
A proposal to allow Zoom or similar virtual participation for council meetings drew an extended debate on March 9 and ultimately failed after a tie vote broken by the mayor.
A council member moved to permit virtual attendance and voting by council members and public…
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