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Resident urges $2 million teleconferencing investment to expand remote access as commissioners approve consent agenda
Summary
A resident told the board a $2 million teleconferencing allocation should be used to provide remote access to meetings. Commissioners approved a consent agenda of routine resolutions; staff said meetings are publicly accessible in person and recordings are posted online and provided a phone contact for constituents.
During public comment, resident Charlie Proud urged the board to use a proposed $2 million item for teleconferencing equipment and services to expand remote access to county meetings, arguing remote participation would broaden public engagement beyond those able to attend in person.
"If you allowed remote access to your meetings by Zoom, by telephone, you probably get more…
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