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Stockton council approves earlier meeting start after heated public debate
Summary
After hours of public comment and council debate about access, staff overtime and closed-session timing, Stockton—s City Council voted to adopt a process to shift regular meeting start times earlier (proposal tied to SB 707) and to implement hybrid participation options beginning July 1. The motion passed unanimously.
The Stockton City Council voted April 28 to approve a change process for regular meeting start times that would move the council—s primary session earlier in the day and expand hybrid, two-way remote public participation under SB 707.
Supporters said earlier starts will reduce late-night sessions, lower staff overtime and allow staff and council members to complete city business more efficiently. "With SB 707 effective July 1, we must adjust our procedures so…
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